Exotic Incident #2197
Incident Date:
04/22/2015
Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A five-foot, 50-pound alligator was found dead near a pond. The gator is believed to have been an exotic pet released by an irresponsible guardian and is presumed to have died in pain and in distress.
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