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8-Foot Snake Captured In Glencoe Area

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities captured an 8-foot snake in the Glencoe area over the weekend, and are now looking for the owner.

The snake was captured by McLeod County Sheriff's deputies on Saturday.

It was found in Buffalo Creek Park near Glencoe.

Upon being captured, the snake was taken to an animal shelter, and will be eligible for adoption if no one claims it within five days.

"If you are missing [a snake], please contact us," the sheriff's office posted on Facebook.

Glencoe Snake
(credit: McLeod County Sheriff's Office)
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