Crocodile seen swimming in Florida with spear in head will likely be blind due to bullet lodged in brain

The Brief

  • An American crocodile that was seen swimming near Key Largo with a spear in its head was also shot and will likely suffer permanent vision loss, according to a Zoo Miami veterinarian.
  • As of right now, the zoo says there are no plans to remove the bullet at this time.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched an investigation into who might be responsible for Britney’s injuries.

MIAMI, Fla. An American crocodile that was seen swimming with a spear in its head was also shot and will likely suffer permanent vision loss, according to a Zoo Miami veterinarian.

The backstory:

The crocodile, which has been named Britney, was seen swimming near Key Largo last week with a 3-foot spear protruding from the back of her head.

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