Rockland County police rescued a juvenile alligator from Minisceongo Creek, raising questions about how it arrived there, as it's not native to the region.
The Hudson Valley Humane Society commended the Haverstraw police for their quick action in saving the alligator, stating it is now safe and warming up.
A Bronx Zoo herpetologist has confirmed the male alligator, named Philippe, is in good health after being rescued from the frigid creek waters.
The incident prompted a mix of public confusion and concern, with many speculating it may have been a discarded pet.
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