CAPE CORAL, Fla. (CBS12) — An abandoned Cape Coral bank so overrun with iguanas that the reptiles spread into a nearby neighborhood finally came down on February 11, and residents say they couldn’t be happier.
The building sat empty since Hurricane Ian in 2022, becoming a haven for invasive green iguanas that multiplied and took over the property. Neighbors had considered the structure an eyesore and a nuisance as the animals made their way into yards across the street.
Demolition began earlier this month, and contractors say the iguanas appear to be clearing out as crews work through the site…