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Alligator Spotted in Boston River: Concerns for Survival

11/13/2025

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A small alligator has appeared in the Charles River in Boston, raising concerns for its survival as temperatures drop, and Massachusetts law prohibits owning alligators.
Trevor Rochelle, a local witness, filmed the alligator and reported it to Boston Animal Care and Control.
Whitney Lieberman, a jogger, encountered the gator and alerted officials.
Animal educator Joseph Kenney confirmed the alligator's identity, captured it, and plans to take it to a veterinarian.

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Story summary

A small alligator has appeared in the Charles River in Boston, raising concerns for its survival as temperatures drop, and Massachusetts law prohibits owning alligators.
Trevor Rochelle, a local witness, filmed the alligator and reported it to Boston Animal Care and Control.
Whitney Lieberman, a jogger, encountered the gator and alerted officials.
Animal educator Joseph Kenney confirmed the alligator's identity, captured it, and plans to take it to a veterinarian.