Claremore artist offers memorial tattoos for euthanized alligator

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Oklahoma wildlife officials captured and euthanized a nearly 10 foot long alligator found in Claremore Lake last week.

While officials are defending their decision to put the reptile down, community members are angry. There have been social media posts discussing holding a vigil for the alligator, and a tattoo artist in Claremore is offering memorial tattoos of the gator for $40.

Secret Ink Tattoo says the special will be available for a few weeks.

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