Odd News Roundup: Chicago alligator stakeout snaps shut

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Chicago alligator stakeout snaps shut after professional catches reptile

An elusive alligator residing in a Chicago lagoon was caught early on Tuesday after the reptile, thought to be an abandoned pet, captivated locals for nearly a week. The alligator, called "Chance the Snapper" after Chicago-born hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper, is a 5-foot-3 male who appeared to be "very healthy," said Kelley Gandurski, executive director for Chicago Animal Care and Control.

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