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Chicago River Snapper aka Chonkosaurus. Great to see this beast thriving here on what was once such a toxic river, but is slowly getting cleaned up & restored. Somebody planted a bunch of native plants up the river from here, too. I can only wonder this things been eating.

Joey Santore

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WGN TV News3 years ago

Joey! We love Chonkosaurus. Is this your video? If so, may WGN have permission to use on-air and online with full credit to you?

Joey Santore3 years ago

Yeah g'head

well-Red librarian 😷🔻3 years ago

you know, I don't hear the old Chicago accent too much these days. this guy is a great example! also love that our river is healthy enough to support this lovely beast!

dr ali hawkes3 years ago

I did think he was sat on a pile of sausages for a second

Ace Football Analytics3 years ago

😳

TJ Goebig3 years ago

He’s clearly been eating beefs and sausages

Peter Bottineau3 years ago

This guy drank just enough ooze to not become a ninja.

Syed Shayaan Bakht3 years ago

Hi @JoeySantore, I am a journalist with @gulftoday. We would like to use your Turtle video on our social media platforms. We will tag you in the video. Do we have the permission to use the video clip? Thanks and regards

Tommy Blackjack3 years ago

@jongraywb Chonkasaurus Vs. Ditka, who wins?

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