Exotic Incident #2819
Incident Date:
08/31/2016
Location:
Lake Lanier, GA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Seven weeks after it was first spotted, a 3-foot alligator in Lake Lanier was captured by a Department of Natural Resources trapper. He was relocated to South Georgia and released within the natural range of gators. Officials believe he was illegally owned and then released into the lake.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.americanow.com/story/animal-rights/2016/12/30/idiot-year-teen-keeps-venomous-snake-pet-ends-looking-photos