| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 14, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 14, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/angler-makes-a-stunning-find-in-the-chicago-river-an-american-eel/3936249/ |
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There are dozens of aquatic species in the Chicago River, but for one angler
fishing in River North, his catch was an unexpected surprise.
Ben Gorahschenko told NBC Chicago this week that as he was fishing on the night
of May 4 in the Chicago River he reeled in something truly special: an American
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