September 26, 2025 at 12:10 EDTPA homepage
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that the reptile was an alligator.
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An alligator has been "taken into custody" after police say it escaped from a man's pen.
The Archbald Police Department tells 28/22 News that they received a call around 7:30 a.m. Friday about an alligator escaping from its owner's pen.
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Police say they were able to capture the alligator and place it in custody.
The reptile was safely returned to the owner.
