A Yorkshire family were left in shock this weekend after spotting was they think was a 4ft long ‘crocodile’ in their neighbour’s back garden.
It’s not the first sighting of the reptile in the area, either.
The family spoke of their disbelief at seeing the terrifying scaly predator slithering through the grass of their next-door neighbour’s garden.
Sarah Jayne Ellis captured the mysterious creature on camera and told Yorkshire Live the thought the animal was roughly 3 or 4 feet long and that it “looked real.’
The nurse, who had just finished a long shift at the hospital, was shutting the blinds to go to bed when she spied the creature in the long grass outside and took an image of it.
"I thought 'that's a crocodile," she confirmed to YorkshireLive, stating that whilst it didn't move when she initially saw it when she went back hours later it was no longer there.
The picture has now left other locals wondering if there is a croc on the loose in Castleford.
Sarah says that she feels the incident needs to b investigated, especially given the fact that other people have also reported similar sightings around the area.
A very similar event was reported in May last year by wildlife photographer Lee Collings, who was rambling at Castleford's nearby nature reserve when he was also shocked to come across a crocodile 'or caiman'.
Although he didn't have time to snap the creature before it slithered away, being out on a family walk without his proper photography equipment, but felt sure that he had not imagined the sighting - later being told that had dumped a caiman around that area.
However, he was still ridiculed by some at the time who dubbed it the "Cass-ness monster". Now, it appears that this new sighting supports his finding, with both being described as between 3 and 4 foot in length.
A caiman is a small alligatorid belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, similar to a small crocodile. Whilst some people do keep caimans as pets in the UK, to do so requires a licence under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
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A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
A 1970s-inspired cocktail bar is coming to Leeds this month from the team behind some of the city’s best bars
Clementine Hall
We've been waiting a while for this one - and it's finally here.
If you know a thing or two about cocktails, or just drinks in general, then you're going to be just as excited as us.
The very talented team behind Roland's and The Domino Club, just to name a few, are setting their sites on a brand-new venture.
Introducing Paper Plane, an intimate new cocktail bar that will be taking over the old Casa site in the city's beautiful Grand Arcade.
Paper Plane will be inspired by the glamour of 1970s air travel and will be a vinyl-only listening bar, serving a world-inspired cocktail menu alongside a carefully curated whisky collection.
The space will be lovely and intimate, with around just 40 covers, designed to transport guests somewhere completely different from the minute they step foot through the door.
And what a location too, joining a whole host of fantastic independents in the arcade such as Alfonso's Deli, Stuzzi and Sonder.
Not only has Roland's been consistently one of the busiest bars on Call Lane since they opened back in 2014, but The Domino Club was recently crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Now that is some accolade worth shouting about.
Paper Plane was announced all the way back in July, and just this week they have announced their official opening date.
Paper Plane will be opening its doors on Thursday 29 October, and we can't wait to welcome them to the city. We'll definitely see you there for a cocktail or two (or three).
Keep an eye for further updates via their Instagram page here.
Georgina Pellant -
20th September 2021 
