The 1.2-metre-long reptile was pulled from Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn around 8.30am and taken to an animal care centre and then the Bronx Zoo for medical treatment and rehabilitation.
It was likely dumped as an unwanted pet, they said.
For years, New Yorkers have pondered the myth that alligators roam the city's sewer system, even celebrating Alligators in the Sewers Day as an unofficial February holiday. Sightings like Sunday's help keep the urban legend alive, but experts throw cold water on the sewer theory.Releasing animals in city parks is illegal, and police are investigating Sunday's incident.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York zoo ends attempt to recapture Flaco the owl in Central ParkOfficials say they will keep close eye on Eurasian eagle-owl, who has been successful at hunting the city’s plentiful supply of rats
Read more »
From Scorsese to Hockney: New York exhibition celebrates portraits of artistsThe portraiture of Brigitte Lacombe, Catherine Opie and Tacita Dean is spotlighted in a grand love letter to art and artists
Read more »
'Basically brain damage': Long COVID sufferers feel abandoned, expert tells probe'It's very hard (for long COVID to) be taken seriously, for employers to take it seriously for example, let alone health professionals.'
Read more »
The New York Times’ trans coverage is under fire. The paper needs to listen | Arwa MahdawiThe newspaper’s haughty response to two open letters forgets that there is no clear line between advocacy and journalism
Read more »
From cradle to compost: the disruptors who want to make death greenerStartups rush to gain foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting
Read more »
Thousands uncontactable across New Zealand in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle as death toll risesAuthorities are racing to restore power, communication lines and roads, and warn some residents may have to wait 'weeks'.
Read more »