Exotic Incident #1153
Incident Date:
06/05/2008
Location:
Isle of Palms, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
American Crocodile
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Wildlife officials ordered everyone out of the water near the barrier island to capture a 6-ft-long American crocodile. A spokesman for the Department of Natural Resouces said that the crocodile either escaped or was released by someone illegally.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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