POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May. 8, 2008

Iguana Causes Power Outage For 20,000 In Florida

Iguana Blamed For Causing Power Outage For 20,000 In Florida

(AP)  Power has been restored to 20,000 people in north Broward County, after an iguana caused a short circuit. The critter came in contact with some high-voltage equipment, which triggered Thursday's outage.

Electricity was out for roughly half an hour.

The iguana wasn't as lucky. Florida Power & Light spokesman Mayco Villafana says: "It's gone to another place."



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