Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Oct 05, 2012
Location: Long Island, New York

Animal: Alligators
Animal Disposition: unknown

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Abandoned animal
Species: Reptile

Summary: A 4-foot alligator was found roaming free in a supermarket parking lot. The day before, another 3-foot alligator was found inthe same parking lot. Police were able to catch both alligators and turned them over to the Nassau County Emergency Services Unit. From there, theywill be sent to a suitable sanctuary in Florida. The animals are believed to have been dumped.

Source: Travelers Today