BOSTON — Charles, the young alligator discovered last week in the Charles River, is now recovering at a wildlife facility in Abington.
The one-year-old reptile was found last Wednesday by Joe Kenney of Joe’s Crazzzy Critters. He is being treated for a respiratory infection, a condition common in reptiles exposed to cold environments.
Officials believe Charles was likely dumped near the river.
Kenney told The Boston Globe that the alligator is expected to move to a permanent home at a sanctuary in the South within the next few years.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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