| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 15, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-did-an-eel-end-up-in-the-chicago-river-experts-explain-what-likely-happened/3936602/ |
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An American Eel made headlines this week after it was caught in the Chicago
River, raising both eyebrows and questions as to how the aquatic animal made its
way into the Windy City's waters.
Dr. Austin Happel, a research biologist at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, explained
that it's possible the eel sw...