The 4-foot-long alligator, nicknamed Godzilla, was found in poor condition and was 'very lethargic.'
“Parks are not suitable homes for animals not indigenous to those parks-domesticated or otherwise,” a spokesperson for the Department of Parks said in a statement. “In addition to the potential danger to parkgoers this could have caused, releasing non-indigenous animals or unwanted pets can lead to the elimination of native species and unhealthy water quality.”
As for the urban myth, alligators have been found in New York City before, although not necessarily in sewers. The city celebrates
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