IBERIA, La. (WFLA) — A couple in Lousiana had a surprise visitor in the middle of the night.

Don and Jan Schultz said they woke up around 1:30 a.m. Friday to the sound of their dog, Panda, growling.

Thinking someone was in their New Iberia house, Don said he grabbed a pistol and walked into the hallway. Moments later, he found a 5-foot alligator just inches away from his feet.

Videos shared by the Schultzes show the alligator hissing in their hallway. They called 911 and the sheriff’s office responded along with a worker from the Fish and Wildlife Department.

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In the video, the trapper can be seen wrangling the gator and removing it from the home.

The Schultzes said the gator got into their house through a doggie door. They believe the gator was looking for a cool place to stay because it has been extremely hot in Louisana.

The couple said they have since upgraded their doggie door to only open for Panda’s collar.