Reptile May Be Lurking In Lake Washington
Posted: 7:39 am PST February 28,
2005Updated: 10:07 am PST March 1,
2005
MEDINA, Wash. -- Medina police are investigating reports of an alligator-like reptile that may be lurking in the waters of Lake Washington, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.
The animal, called a caiman, has been seen lingering on land and wading the water off Medina and Hunts Point, police said.
In an e-mail sent out Friday, police warned residents not to approach or try to catch the animal. The reptile could attack if cornered, the e-mail said.
Caimans can reach seven feet in length. Experts believe the cold-blooded animal is probably a pet that got loose. The reptile is native to Latin America.
It's unclear how big the animal is or how dangerous it could be, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.
Police in Medina ask anyone who's seen the animal or is missing a pet such as this to call them.
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