BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A lizard almost caused a driver to get into an accident early Saturday afternoon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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The driver was traveling from Miami to Macon when she saw a curly-tail lizard hopping around the car.
Officials said the driver immediately pulled over and called for help.
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The lizard jumped out of the car and ran across the street. Animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo was able to find the reptile.
After a brief chase Galeazzo was able to catch the lizard.
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Officials are currently reaching out to reptile rescues, since the lizard can’t be released in Georgia.
The driver and lizard seemed to both be unharmed.
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