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Albert to the rescue: Gators mascot protects young fan from foul ball

Even when it’s not football season, it looks like the quest to right wrongs and do good deeds never stops for Florida Gators mascot Albert.

The giant alligator came to the rescue of a young fan, helping deflect a stray foul ball during Florida’s baseball game against North Florida.

As shown by a video on Twitter, the ball is coming in hard toward the unidentified boy before Albert sticks his giant snout into the line of fire.

Saving children from foul balls – just another reason to follow @AlbertGator on Twitter! #GoGators pic.