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An alligator floats in the Humboldt Park Lagoon on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Chicago. Officials couldn’t say how the creature got there, but traps are being placed around the lagoon in hopes the animal will swim into one and be safely removed. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune via AP)

Florida Expert Flies to Chicago to Help Catch Alligator

Half of Humboldt Park closes as search enters second week

Jul 15, 2019 | Associated Press

Sections of Humboldt Park are closed Monday while the search continues for the elusive gator, which is at least 4 feet long.