LaCENTER, Wash. -- "Bonnie," the alligator spotted in a Clark County pond last week, has a new home.

A Bonneville Power Administration Fish & Wildlife officer captured the reptile early Wednesday morning.

"I tried to noose it and it came right into the noose," said BPA's Bob Austin, "It was a lot easier than I thought."

Finding the alligator proved to be more difficult. BPA officials and Clark County Animal Control officers spent almost an hour trying to find the alligator in the pond. Once it was trapped, Clark County officials took it to an animal rescue organization.

 SLIDESHOW: Alligator capture photos

Crews from Bonneville Power found the roaming animal last week on while they were working near some of the company’s transmission towers. That's where the name "Bonnie" came from.

Since alligators obviously aren't native to Southwest Washington, authorities were assuming that the gator was a pet that someone dumped near the pond.

 Background: Roaming alligator spotted last week

The pond is surrounded by rural homes and farms. Neighbors took plenty of pictures of the alligator, but most said they won't miss him.

"I'm kind of sad," said neighbor Jan Atkins, "But I'm glad he's leaving."

Atkins thinks the alligator may have eaten, or at least scared, a family of ducks away from the pond.

"I wouldn't put it past him," said Atkins.

The BPA said areas below power lines have become dumping grounds for all kinds of trash, but this was the first alligator found on BPA land.

"It's really unsightly, unsanitary and even environmentally hazardous," said BPA's Realty Specialist Dawneed Dostert, "We have cleanup costs that comes out of ratepayers money."

Anyone who witnesses vandalism or theft to BPA property can call 1-800-437-2744. Cash rewards of up to $25,000 will be paid to those providing information leading to convictions.