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From rusty chains to internet fame, meet Chicago's giant river turtle

Por: WPTV Nation May 17, 2023

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Chicago has a new celebrity named Chonkosaurus.The snapping turtle, which was spotted on the Chicago River earlier this month, has won over the internet with its impressive size.Joey Santore, a 40-year-old botanist, spotted the enormous reptile while kayaking with a friend, who gave the turtle its nickname.We were just laughing because it was so gargantuan and the scene it created perched on the edge of these giant, rusty chains — signs of the... + full article



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