An American crocodile that was discovered swimming with a spear stuck in the back of its head this past weekend in the Florida Keys is now recovering after having it removed, Zoo Miami announced Tuesday.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said officers were first notified about the wounded reptile around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The about 8-foot American crocodile was found by officers near mile marker 101 in Key Largo, and wildlife professionals from Zoo Miami were called to help capture the reptile for treatment.

Once it was captured, the crocodile was transported to Zoo Miami, where head veterinarian, Dr. Gwen Myers, removed the spear from its skull on Tuesday morning. The zoo said the crocodile was also shot and had a lodged bullet between

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