Overview
- Local deputies say a three-foot caiman escaped from its owner and was last reported near Sunnylane Estates at South Sunnylane Road and East Indian Hills Road.
- Authorities have not reported a capture and are asking residents to keep an eye on pets and call 911 if they spot the animal.
- Officials warn caimans are members of the alligator family, can be aggressive, and do not belong in Oklahoma habitats.
- The sheriff’s office and the state wildlife agency are coordinating the search and are reviewing whether any laws apply to owning the reptile.
- Escaped exotic reptiles can move quickly and hide near creeks or brush, so wildlife officials say public tips are the best chance of finding and safely securing the animal.