Exotic Incident #2153
Incident Date:
01/15/2015
Location:
Van Nuys, CA - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
An 8-foot alligator was kept illegally in a residential yard for as long as 40 years. The animal was confiscated and taken to the Los Angeles Zoo where it will remain until an investigation is completed. It is illegal to own an alligator in the state of California without proper permit.
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