4ft alligator found under a car in Sterling Heights, MI; Reptarium Zoo captures and owner sought, with warnings about illegal exotic animals.

Residents of Sterling Heights, Michigan, were surprised to find a four-foot alligator under a car on October 3. Police, lacking training to handle the reptile, called Reptarium Zoo in Utica, which safely captured and transported the alligator. The police are now searching for its owner, reminding the public that owning exotic animals is illegal in the city, with potential fines of up to $500. Tips can be reported to Sterling Heights Animal Control.

October 03, 2024
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