8-foot alligator removed from Hunting Park home

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An 8-foot alligator was surrendered to ACCT Philly on Monday after it was removed from a home in the city's Hunting Park section.

The owner bought the reptile in 2011 and kept it caged with little water.

A family member reached out to ACCT Philly to surrender the animal.

The owner cooperated with the surrender and is not facing any charges, officials said.

ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator.