A crocodile was spotted emerging from a puddle near a village in Buckinghamshire.

Can you believe it? In typical British fashion, the residents of Cholesbury in Buckinghamshire were faced with yet another obstacle - a crocodile in a puddle. I can only imagine their reaction upon seeing the reptile poking its nostrils out of the water. But as the Thames Valley Police soon discovered, things are not always what they seem.

On May 2nd, officers responded to reports of a crocodile in the flood water. However, upon arrival, they quickly realized that the "crocodile" was not a living, breathing creature. In fact, it was a plastic toy - one of those realistic, near life-size children's crocodile heads. You know the ones. The police couldn't help but poke a little fun at the situation and shared a lighthearted post on social media.

But in all seriousness, it's not every day that you come across a crocodile in a puddle in the UK. And for good reason - they're not native to Europe. So, if you do happen to spot one, definitely give the police a call. They'll know how to handle the situation.

Now, back to the plastic crocodile head. While it may have caused a momentary scare, it did provide a good opportunity for a lesson in crocodile identification. Did you know that you can tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles by looking at their teeth? An alligator's lower teeth are not visible when its mouth is closed, while both upper and lower teeth are visible on a crocodile. Additionally, crocodiles have a narrow V-shaped snout, while alligators have a broader, U-shaped snout. We're laughing and learning here.

But let's not forget the important question - how long did it take for the police to realize the truth about the "crocodile"? They didn't mention it in their post, but I'm sure it was a good laugh once they figured it out. And speaking of laughs, the police couldn't resist sharing a joke about alligators and crocodiles - one will see you later, while the other will see you in a while. A real rib-tickler, if you ask me.

This incident may have been a false alarm, but it's not the first time that the police have been called to similar reports. Just two years ago, a far less convincing "crocodile" caused a brief moment of panic in Sheerness, Kent. So, let's all keep our eyes peeled and remember to always double check before assuming a crocodile is lurking in our puddles. Follow us to stay updated on the latest news from Metro. And if you haven't already, join our Whatsapp community for breaking news and juicy stories. Stay safe out there, folks.

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