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Alligator Swallows Toy, Digs It Up After Vet Visit
22 Jun
Summary
- An alligator swallowed a plush toy that fell into its habitat.
- Veterinarians attempted an endoscopic procedure to remove the toy.
- The alligator eventually regurgitated the toy, which was then removed.
An American alligator at the Sacramento Zoo, known as Guinness, is recovering after a peculiar incident involving a swallowed plush toy. The toy reportedly fell into Guinness's habitat on a recent Friday, and despite zookeepers' efforts, the alligator ingested it.
Due to the toy's size, veterinary staff decided to perform an endoscopic procedure to remove it. However, this initial attempt proved unsuccessful. Guinness was then monitored closely by zoo staff.
By Monday, the zoo announced Guinness had successfully regurgitated the plush toy. A security guard discovered the object and alerted zookeepers, who secured it. Guinness is now back in his enclosure and under observation.
Zoo officials emphasized the incident as a critical reminder. They highlighted that foreign objects, even seemingly harmless ones, can pose severe health risks if ingested by animals, stressing the importance of immediate reporting if any item is seen entering a habitat.
