TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - Footage recorded by the security camera outside the eatery in Zhejiang province shows the crocodile scampering off into the night after making its way out of the building just after 2 a.m.
Police said the crocodile had been legally purchased by the restaurant, but the details of the escape were unclear.
The approximately 3-foot crocodile is not believed to pose a threat to the public, but police are warning nearby residents to be cautious.
Source: UPI