Exotic Incident #1848
Incident Date:
10/05/2012
Location:
Long Island, NY - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligators
Animal disposition:
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.
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