Monitor Lizard Hit by Cyclist at Gardens by the Bay

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Gardens by the Bay reminds cyclists to be mindful of wildlife after a monitor lizard was hit by a road bike. A video of the incident circulated online, showing the lizard being run over by a cyclist. The clip ends without showing if the cyclist stopped to check on the animal.

A large monitor lizard attempting to cross a road was hit by a cyclist at Gardens by the Bay on Feb 11. Gardens by the Bay reminded cyclists to be mindful of wildlife present in the area and slow down when riding after a video of a monitor lizard being run over by a road bike circulated online. The video of the Feb 11 incident posted on Reddit shows the reptile crossing a path when a cyclist zooms past.

A woman in the background can be heard exclaiming: “Careful, careful!” The monitor lizard picks up speed just as another cyclist approaches on its left. The road bike hits the animal, pinning it for a split second under the wheels while onlookers let out audible gasps. The monitor lizard then runs into a bush on the other side of the path. The 12-second clip ends without showing if the cyclist stopped to check on the anima

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