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John Mitty Friday, April 19, 2013

DEC CONSERVATION OFFICERS CAPTURE GATORS IN PECONIC RIVER

Special Amnesty Day to Occur on April 27 for Illegal Reptiles and Amphibians

Environmental Conservation Lieutenant Dallas Bengel and Officer Mark Simmons captured four juvenile alligators from the Peconic River on the border of Brookhaven and Riverhead this morning after receiving a tip from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) tip line. This incident occurs only one week prior to Long Island's first illegal reptile and amphibian amnesty day.

"Alligators released into Long Island waters have become an all too common occurrence in recent years," Regional Director Peter A. Scully said. "Unfortunately, individuals who attain these animals often find themselves incapable of caring for them as they grow, and they ultimately release them into the waters of Long Island where they are unable to survive and may pose a risk to recreationalists. We hope people will take advantage of the upcoming illegal reptile and amphibian amnesty day and these types of occurrences will decrease in the future."

All reptiles and amphibians that are venomous and illegal in NYS and Federally are included.

NO MAMMALS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NOR IS UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MAMMALS PART OF THIS AMNESTY PROGRAM.

For more information contact:

Suffolk County SPCA 631 382-7722

DEC 631 444-0250

USFWS 516 825-3950

USDA

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