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An unbelievable discovery

An urban legend turned true!

In 1984, Parisian sewer workers made an unbelievable discovery – a LIVE Egyptian crocodile 🐊 lurking in the city's sewers! 😱

This sneaky reptile had been hiding out in the underground tunnels for nearly two whole years. Despite the unusual living conditions, the crocodile was thriving 🏞️!

After being spotted, the fire department was called in, and the young croc was safely captured 🔥🚒.

Fast forward to today, and this adventurous crocodile has grown into a full-sized wonder 🦖 and now enjoys life on a farm 🌾.

With their potential to live up to 100 years, crocodiles have made the once-crazy urban legend seem a little more... legit 😅.

Who knew? 😜

Esplanade Habib Bourguiba, Pont de l'Alma, 75007 Paris

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Source note: From the founder's own research.

Photo: ignis, CC BY SA 3.0

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