Huge iguana nabbed hanging out at a Florida restaurant

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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Iguana captured after being on the run in Florida.

STUART, Florida (KTRK) -- Police in Florida have captured what they called a cold-blooded fugitive.



It was an iguana, and a big one at that.



Stuart police had been trying to catch him for a few days, and they finally nabbed the creature.



The iguana was finally caught hanging around a restaurant's outdoor dining area.



Officers snapped a quick photo with the iguana before taking it into custody.



On Twitter, the police called the search an "Iguanahunt" that left officers empty-handed.





They were happy to finally get their guy.



It's not clear where the iguana came from or why he was on the run.



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