Mexican Mayor Ties the Knot with Alligator
July 4, 2023
A small town mayor in Mexico married an alligator in a colorful ceremony. Traditional music rang out and revelers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials with a kiss. The ritual marriage likely dates back centuries to pre-Hispanic times among Oaxaca state's Chontal and Huave indigenous communities. It is like a prayer pleading for nature's bounty. Inside Edition Digital’s Stephanie Officer has the details.