12-foot crocodile caught in Key Largo

FWC relocating 430-pound crocodile

Published On: Dec 03 2012 07:41:21 AM EST   Updated On: Dec 03 2012 11:24:30 AM EST
Crocodile caught in Key West
KEY LARGO, Fla. -

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials have relocated a 12 foot crocodile that was in Key Largo.

They picked up the 430-pound animal at the Buzzard's Roost Restaurant at mile marker 106.5 over the weekend. It is believed to be about 15 years old.

FWC moved the animal to a safer place.

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