The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office has shared video of a gator chasing down a fleeing suspect.
The sheriff's office says, "Don't drive impaired, don't run from deputies, and definitely don't hide in Louisiana swamps. Wildlife may just be cooperating with law enforcement."
It comes after police say an alligator helped catch suspect Victor Rivas.
"An alligator joined the law enforcement team and tried to convince Rivas that surrendering was the better option, but he thought otherwise. Rivas was attacked by the alligator and sustained injuries to both of his arms," according to SCPSO.
It all started when Louisiana State Police responded to reports of a reckless driver on Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish.
"Troopers also received reports that the vehicle had also struck a concrete barrier and sustained a tire blowout. Troopers later located the vehicle traveling south on Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish."
St. Charles authorities say that while cops were conducting a traffic stop and speaking with 40-year-old Victor Rivas of Montz, he took off on foot.
SCPSO
"Rivas... jumped from the elevated portion of Interstate 310 into the swamp."
A short time later, police say they learned the suspect was on US 61.
"Rivas was seen walking along Airline Highway. When deputies approached to take him into custody, he fled again into another portion of the swamp."
Despite the gator attack, SCPSO says Rivas kept trying to avoid capture.
"Undeterred by his injuries, Rivas continued fleeing before being located by our drone team. Drone operators communicated with deputies in the area, who apprehended Rivas as he was exiting the swamp. He was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries."
He now faces charges of operating a vehicle while impaired-1st Offense and resisting an officer.
The sheriff's office added, "The alligator was not injured and has since returned to its regular patrol of the swamp."
They also posted images of Al E Gator getting awarded as deputy of the year.
