Gator-type creature spotted in Hamilton

Today, Bry Loyst is gathering some rope and packing up a boat.

He's going alligator hunting in Hamilton.

The Indian River Reptile Zoo curator was called to Hutch's at Van Wagner's Beach Road yesterday after a one- to two-metre creature was spotted by Tom Badeau, a local wildlife photographer.

Loyst is navigating a large pond near Barangas On The Beach today to trap the creature, with the help of the city's conservation authority.

"All you need is a boat and some ropes," he said.

"We might have to wait until nighttime. Their eyes shine really bright. It's easier for locating."

Loyst said yesterday the creature is crocodilian, which means it's one of the world's 23 species of alligators and crocodiles.