BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — An American alligator was found in a pond near schools in Bedford Township on Thursday afternoon.

According to Bedford Public Schools, the alligator was found in the biology pond, which is used by the junior and senior high school classes for an academic study.



A teacher reported that there appeared to be an alligator-type reptile swimming in the pond, and the district contacted experts to assist with the removal.



Eastpointe police impound 2 illegal pet alligators

Another alligator was found wandering in Michigan, this time in Livingston County

Those experts initially identified the reptile as a caiman, but later identified it as an American alligator. While not indigenous to Michigan, they are kept as pets throughout the country.

