A 4-foot alligator was found over the weekend in a lake at Prospect Park.
They say the reptile was in poor condition, very lethargic and possibly cold shocked since it's native to warm, tropical climates. It's unclear how it got there, but experts remind people it's illegal to dump animals in city parks.
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