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OMFG Alligator Found In Chicago River

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jun 20, 2008 8:45PM

An alligator was found in the Chicago River near 37th Street this afternoon. A concerned citizen spotted the approximately 6-foot long alligator and contacted the police, who captured the animal. Holy shit. [S-T]

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