Exotic Incident #2547
Incident Date:
05/30/2016
Location:
Jackson Township, NJ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Police and animal officers pulled a young 2-foot alligator out of Maple Lake. It is believed the gator was owned as pet then dumped into the lake. An exotic reptile handler was given temporary custody of the animal.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.app.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/2016/05/31/jackson-gator-maple-lake/85190896/