‘EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GATOR’ ALLOWED AT BASEBALL GAME

Fans were surprised to see an alligator turn up at a Philadelphia Phillies baseball match with its owner. Joie Henney has said they were there to meet the players in an arranged visit, but will have to go another time.

Wally – or WallyGator – is considered a support animal and has tens of thousands of followers on social media, where he’s often seen being hugged or kissed.

Wally was meant to meet the players, his owner said. Pic: wallygatornjoie/Instagram

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Henney said they had not gone to watch the match but were due to meet the players – but by the time they arrived, the team were busy warming up.

“It was no big deal,” he said, adding they simply turned and went home.

Wally the alligator is hugged and kissed by people. Pic: wallygatornjoie/Instagram

“We were going to go in down below [the stadium], but they were practising for the game and couldn’t have visitors.”

“They’re going to get a hold of us before they go to their next game,” he claimed. “Soon players will get to meet him.”

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/emotional-support-alligator-denied-entry-into-baseball-stadium-12971923