Britney, crocodile found with spear in head, given second chance at life by Zoo Miami surgeons

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A crocodile affectionately named Britney is close to recovery and returning to the wild after surgeons at Zoo Miami performed a lifesaving operation.

Britney the crocodile was found in October with a fishing spear lodged in her head and a bullet near her left eye.

Tests revealed the reptile had several metallic objects in her stomach. She underwent emergency surgery to treat the high levels of lead in her system…

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