A bizarre sight at Brooklyn's Prospect Park caught maintenance staff by surprise on Sunday.
A bizarre sight at Brooklyn's Prospect Park caught maintenance staff by surprise on Sunday.
Spotted inside the park was a 4-foot-long alligator that trained animal officials were able to capture the animal set loose. It's not clear how the animal got there. "We’re grateful to our Parks Enforcement Patrol and Urban Park Rangers who snapped into action to capture and transport the alligator. Thankfully no one was harmed and the animal is being evaluated," a city spokesperson said.
Officials for the city say the animal was in poor condition and possibly shocked from the water. Alligators are obviously not native to the area.Experts warn that exotic animals can harm local species and the environment. Additionally, releasing animals into city parks is illegal.Copyright NBC New York
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Workers stunned as 4-foot alligator is hauled from Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Lake“I’d cut the line and get the hell out of here,” a local fisherman told The Post if he had hooked the beast.
Read more »
Iconic Brooklyn Pizza Joint Made Famous in ‘Saturday Night Fever' Closes SundayAfter 70 years in business, the iconic Lenny’s Pizza is serving up its last slice. The Brooklyn shop announced that it will be closing for good on Sunday. The pizza joint was made famous after it was featured in the hit movie “Saturday Night Fever,” starring John Travolta. The owner’s daughter said her father decided to retire and that it…
Read more »
Gator aid! Alligator found in, rescued from Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Lake | amNewYorkBrooklynites taking a Sunday morning stroll in Prospect Park bit off way more than they could chew, after discovering an alligator floating in the park's lake.
Read more »
Cleveland Metroparks police investigating, park-goers on edge after body found at Euclid Beach ParkCleveland Metroparks Police are trying to piece together what happened after a body was found floating in Lake Erie over the weekend.
Read more »
Top NBA draft prospect Scoot Henderson embraces expectationsScoot Henderson, the projected No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, seems far more than a...
Read more »
Top NBA Draft prospect Scoot Henderson has friend in Spurs’ Jeremy SochanScoot Henderson will have a ready guide to show him around San Antonio should the Spurs...
Read more »