Exotic Incident #1851

Incident Date:
10/05/2012
Location:
Centereach, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

An alligator was found roaming free on a Long Island golf course. The animal was captured and taken to the aquarium in Riverhead. This was the fourth alligator found roaming freely in Long Island in five days. The animals are thought to have been released by an owner(s) that no longer wanted them.

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