Gator vs Croc: The reptile was spotted munching on the dark-green clog in South Carlina's Huntington Beach State Park
Tenacious: The hungry alligator spent about 30 minutes trying to grind the rubbery footwear with its teeth
Feeding frenzy: The scaly predator likely thought the clog was food when it went after it
Snap: The gator eventually admitted defeat after growing frustrated with the rubbery snack
