MIAMI (WFOR) - An American crocodile that was seen swimming in the Florida Keys with a spear stuck in the back of its head is now recovering after having it removed.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified Saturday about a female American crocodile swimming around in Key Largo with a spear lodged in her head. Officers captured the approximately 8-foot reptile Monday and took her to Zoo Miami, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Once the crocodile arrived at the zoo, Dr. Gwen Myers, chief of animal health, and her team conducted a number of tests and X-rays to see how far the spear was lodged inside her head. They believe she was shot with a speargun at close range.

“We think that spear’s probably been in her head about maybe a week. It’s hard to say b

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