Though this story ends in New York City, it actually starts hundreds (thousands?) of miles away, in the steaming jungles of Florida. Florida is known for producing three things: Meth News articles about disturbed hillbillies Gators For a quick example of all three in action, see this
When I see a turtle under 4 inches long 😤
2052 illegal rooster reports? What?!?!?
I guess it's the illegal pet of choice in this city
Not yet sacrificed by Santeria priests?
While I prefer your explanation, I looked this up, because of course I did: https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-alligators-and-crocodiles#:~:text=Crocodiles%20are%20usually%20found%20in,definitely%20not%20least—is%20behavior.
This explanation also works I guess