Crocodile found on Ocean County street

    Authorities in Ocean County found a crocodile on the street.

    Police discovered the 3-foot-long reptile on East Longport Avenue in Ocean Gate yesterday.

     

    Police Chief Reece Fisher tells the Asbury Park Press the dangers are still inherent even though it wasn’t fully grown.

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    The chief says a permit or license is needed for the exotic animal.

    Berkeley Township Animal Control removed the crocodile.

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