Exotic Incident #2309

Incident Date:
02/11/2016
Location:
Manitowoc, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

While searching for drugs, investigators found a 3-foot-long crocodile in the basement of a Manitowoc residence.

The reptile — which is not permitted within city limits — was neglected and possibly in poor health. Officers removed the crocodile from the residence and turned it over to Wildlife of Wisconsin.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2016/02/12/manitowoc-teens-found-marijuana-crocodile/80290464/