Sunday April 23rd-a 3ft alligator was found by fishermen in Cave Run Lake Ky. It still isnβt clear how the alligator wound up in the lake but investigators believe someone had the animal as an illegal pet and released it when it had grown to large to care for. As the origins of the alligator at unknown official are warning Lake goers to keep an eye out for more alligators. Use caution when fishing/boating. Swimming is banned until further notice.