LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — An unexpected animal was found inside a Lancaster County storage unit.
The Columbia Borough Police Department received a report of a crocodile left in a storage unit along with other small animals. Due to the inadequate living conditions, the croc was seized by officers and turned over to a local Reptile Rescue expert.
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Officers were able to find light in the situation, writing, "You can distinguish an alligator from a crocodile by paying attention to whether the animal sees you later or in a while. Happy Friday!"