Footage that really set the hunt off was recorded by Lynn Blasey, who was just spending a Sunday afternoon paddle boarding at Belle Isle when she saw this alligator.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said there has been a "credible and consistent" report of an alligator on Belle Isle in Detroit.

Cryptic notes from strangers. Odd requests from readers. Desperate pleas from mental health sufferers. And a spooky doll delivered before every Halloween. I get it all as a columnist.