The baby alligator found along the Charles River in Boston is recovering after being rescued Wednesday night.

Boston's unlikely alligator got a checkup at the New England Wildlife Center in South Weymouth Thursday, with NBC10 Boston tagging along. The creature had its eyes and mouth checked, among other tests.

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Veterinarians determined the animal may have a parasite and a respiratory infection after being found in the very cold waters of the river.

"If this guy went much longer in the wild, it would have died for sure," said Dr. Greg Mertz, the chief medical director at the New England Wildlife Center.

The American alligator, suspected to be three years old, was spotted by a runner on Tuesday, then rescued by an

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