A large alligator was captured near a Macon, Georgia, McDonald's after being seen wandering in the area.

A large alligator was captured Sunday near a McDonald's parking lot in Macon, Georgia, after being spotted wandering in the area. Authorities secured the animal, which was tied up, and transported it to a wildlife facility for evaluation. No injuries were reported, and the incident prompted local officials to remind residents about the risks of wildlife encounters in urban areas.