Crocodile recovering, undergoes X-ray at Zoo Miami after being found with spear lodged in head in Key Largo

Authorities at Zoo Miami say a crocodile that was discovered with a spear lodged in its head in Key Largo is on the road to recovery The reptile underwent X-rays as veterinarians treated its wound Health staff say the wound from the fishing spear is very large and deep but it appears to be healing The crocodile was identified on Oct in Monroe County The animal was safely captured and transported for healing As of Friday afternoon the crocodile is being treated with pain medication antibiotics and lots of fluids Zoo bureaucrats say they plan to return the animal to the wild when it fully recovers An scrutiny by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been launched into this occurrence