DetroitThe alligator spotted last week at Detroit's Belle Isle Park has been captured by two local men who had never met before. A woman enjoying the scenery at Belle Isle spotted a live alligator basking in the sun.. The alligator spotted last week at Belle Isle Park was not particularly large, but no one has reported missing one in the Detroit area. Fox 2 Detroit YouTube Channel Fox 2 Detroit YouTube Channel loading... According to Fox 2, Steven Hart and Troy Keteyian had been searching for the alligator at Belle Isle Park, but had never met.