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Story summary
- In Alameda, a report of a 'Komodo dragon' prompted police to respond, discovering an Ornate Nile Monitor up to 7 feet.
- The lizard was left by former tenants and is now at Berkeley's East Bay Vivarium.
- Police warned Ornate Nile Monitors have powerful bites and are unsuitable as pets for children.
- The incident follows unusual California animal encounters, including a python at In-N-Out Burger and bear extractions in Lake Tahoe.
