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Israel's Largest Lizard Rescued From Water Pit to Be Released Back Into Wild
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 58 minutes ago
What happened
A large gray monitor lizard trapped in a water pit near Eshkol was rescued, rehabilitated, and is now ready to be released back into the wild. The incident highlights the dangers posed by open water pits to wildlife in Israel.
- 01A large gray monitor lizard was rescued from a water pit near Eshkol after being trapped for a long time.
- 02The lizard was severely emaciated and injured upon arrival at a wildlife hospital.
- 03Open water pits and infrastructure shafts are common deadly traps for wildlife in Israel.
- 04Reptiles cannot escape these pits without human help, often leading to death.
- 05After treatment and recovery, the lizard is set to be released back into nature soon.
- 06Authorities urge the public to report open pits and animals in distress to prevent further harm.
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