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Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 17.5 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Deer in Christmas sweater wanders into Benton's Franklin Hospital

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Deer inside Franklin Hospital

FRANKLIN COUNTY (WSIL) -- Franklin Hospital in Benton received an unexpected guest on Monday. 

A deer wearing a red Christmas sweater walked through the front sliding doors. The animal then went on to sniff the receptionist, went down the hall and spent about an hour with workers. 

Law enforcement were called and held the deer until Pickle City Animal Oasis could arrive. The deer was then taken to the sanctuary.

Pickle City posted on Facebook the deer, named Duke, is very healthy. They have been in contact with IDNR as well as the woman who raised him. They all agreed on an outcome and Duke will soon be released on several acres of land.

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