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Alligator caught at Chicago lagoon flown to new home in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – ‘Chance the Snapper’ is finally where he belongs.. in Florida. The small gator was captured in Chicago Tuesday and just two days later, was flown to Jacksonville. The male gator, nicknamed ‘Chance the Snapper,’ was first spotted in the Humboldt Park lagoon in Chicago about a week ago. After local enthusiasts […]

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Florida expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon

CHICAGO (AP) — Police say an expert from Florida has captured an elusive alligator in a Chicago public lagoon. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL’-mee) says the Humboldt Park gator was caught humanely early Tuesday and is in good health. The reptile, nicknamed “Chance the Snapper,” was first spotted last week and photos soon started showing up […]

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Florida expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon

CHICAGO (AP) — Police say an expert from Florida has captured an elusive alligator in a Chicago public lagoon. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL’-mee) says the Humboldt Park gator was caught humanely early Tuesday and is in good health. The reptile, nicknamed “Chance the Snapper,” was first spotted last week and photos soon started showing up […]