A seemingly routine night took an astonishing turn for a couple in New Iberia, Louisiana, when an unexpected and unsettling intruder entered their home. Don Schultz and his partner Jan were jolted awake by the frenzied barking of their dog, Panda. The noise suggested to them that a possible break-in was underway.
Reacting swiftly, Don leaped out of bed, clad only in his underwear, and grabbed a gun to investigate the source of the disturbance. Anticipating a possible burglar, he courageously ventured into the hallway to confront the intruder. However, his startling discovery was far from what he expected.
The commotion was not caused by a human intruder; instead, it was a five-foot-long alligator that had managed to make its way into their home through a doggy door. The unsuspecting couple’s dog flap had unwittingly served as an entry point for the reptile.
The situation escalated as Don realized the presence of the alligator just a foot away from his position. Startled, he retreated and quickly apprised Jan of the unexpected guest. Sharing a photograph with her to prove his assertion, he promptly contacted the local Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
