8-foot alligator rescued from Philly basement finds new home in Florida.
TL;DR
An 8-foot-long alligator named "Big Mack" was rescued from a confined basement in Philadelphia after 12 years and is now enjoying his first swim in years before being moved to an alligator sanctuary in Florida. The gator had been raised in a padlocked pen since 2012 and weighed 127 pounds. "Big Mack" is currently in a holding facility as he prepares for his final move to his forever home.
Topics:nationanimal-welfare#alligator#animal-rescue#animal-sanctuary#animal-welfare#exotic-animals#philadelphia
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