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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Thursday,
April 24.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Chance the Snapper inspires message of caution from IDNR

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By Jon Okerstrom

(WSIL) � An alligator named Chance the Snapper has been drawing attention in Chicago this week after presumably being dumped by its owner. 

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) officials say while most reptile owners are responsible, many species require more space and attention than most people can reasonably provide. 

Scott Ballard, a herpetologist with IDNR, says southern Illinois has also seen its fair share of dumped reptiles in the past. 

“There was a large African Spur Thigh Tortoise that weighed about 50 pounds that was crossing route 146 just west of Vienna. Had a car hit that, it would have been like hitting a boulder.�

IDNR officials recommend contacting their offices if you have any questions about keeping a certain animal, or the steps needed to legally keep it as a pet. 

They urge those interested in these exotic pets to think twice before making a long-term commitment.

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