FULSHEAR, Texas – A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.

Officers with the Fulshear Police Department were called to a local residence last week after the homeowner accidentally struck an alligator with his screen door, initially believing it was a package from Amazon.

What they’re saying:

“With all the heavy rain we’ve been getting lately, it seems the gators are on the move,” the police department said in a statement. “This little fella decided to skip the swamp and upgrade to porch life this morning.”

Footage released by the department captures the alligator resting on the concrete porch while the homeowner explains the startling encounter to responding officers, noting he didn’t realize what it was until he banged into it with the door.

Police officers successfully wrangled the alligator and relocated it safely to a nearby pond.

Recent heavy rainfall across the region has displaced local wildlife, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious as animals seek out dry territory.

“If you see an unexpected visitor like this around your home, give it plenty of space and let us handle it,” the department reminded the community. “Apparently, even the gators are looking for higher ground these days!”

The department also added a bit of local humor to the unusual morning call: “And yes, before anyone asks, this little gator is not paying property taxes.”

Actually, it’s tough to determine who’s getting more praise. Is it Christian Parker or is first round draft pick Caleb Downs, who was a three year starter in college, first for Nick Saban at Alabama, and then winning a National Championship at Ohio State and then playing for former NFL head coach Matt Patricia last year.

With just eight days until North Texas hosts its first World Cup matches, fans are already gathering — including those who welcomed Team Sweden as the squad arrived in Frisco today. Supporters cheered outside the team hotel, many hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite players. Sweden will train at Toyota Stadium as the region prepares for nine total matches, including a semifinal, all taking place at AT&T Stadium — temporarily renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament.