Graduating College Student Dangerously Poses With A 14-Foot Long And 1,000-Pound Alligator

After developing a one-of-a-kind bond with a nearly 14-foot long and 1,000-pound alligator during her summer internship at Gator Country Rescue in Beaumont, Texas, Makenzie Noland a Texas A&M graduating student posed with an alligator for her jaw-dropping graduation photo shoot.

Speaking about how she developed the courage she said: “I am not scared for my life out here, I know I am in very good hands.”

“I am very happy to work with Tex [the alligator] every single day so I wanted him to be a part of this special moment,” she explained.

Despite the intimidating look on the gargantuan reptile, Noland said he’s a gentle giant.

“I know on a moment’s notice it can turn bad but he doesn’t want to hurt us, he tries to watch our backs. Whenever we go into any other alligator’s pond he’s up there looking at us, making sure we’re OK,” Noland said.