Boston Alligator Update: Little Charles Diagnosed with Infection After Icy River Rescue

A baby alligator rescued from Boston’s Charles River is now receiving veterinary care at the New England Wildlife Center after being diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, according to the wildlife center. The reptile, nicknamed “Charles”, was pulled from the frigid water late Wednesday evening by Joe’s Crazzy Critters and brought to the wildlife center for evaluation. According to Joe’s Crazzy Critters’ social media post, they located and captured the alligator within 15 minutes using bright flashlights, despite the animal having “very low chances of surviving” in the cold conditions.

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