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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.

Officers responded after residents reported spotting the large reptile wandering near a home.

What we know:

Daytona Beach police were called to a neighborhood this week after residents reported a massive iguana wandering near a home.

Officers’ body camera footage shows them struggling to corner and capture the reptile before finally securing it in the back of a patrol car. Investigators believe the animal was a pet that got loose. No one was hurt during the incident.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear who owns the iguana or how it escaped. Police have not said if they located the owner or whether the animal will be returned or turned over to

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