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.…