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STUART, Fla. — Florida has become synonymous with all kinds of strange animal encounters, the latest of which involves a giant, multi-colored iguana.

Police in Stuart apprehended a 'suspicious' iguana hiding out for days in a downtown restaurant, according to the department's Facebook page.

The tubby reptile managed to evade capture for several days after first being spotted, prompting an “Iguanahunt” led by Stuart Police.

The department reports the iguana was taken into custody without incident from the outdoor seating area.