Alligators in the Sewers

A popular urban legend has long reported that a thriving colony of large alligators lives deep within the bowels of the New York City sewer system. Supposedly, baby alligators brought back as pets from Florida have been dumped into the sewer system when they outgrow their fishbowl homes. These discarded alligators grow to immense size and daily terrorize all those foolish enough to risk a visit into the sewer system of the city.

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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