Crime & Safety
Big Snake Found in Skokie
The foot-footer, possible a Boa, was found near Howard Street Saturday night.
A large, exotic snake was found in Skokie Saturday night.
A four-foot-long snake, possibly a boa constrictor, was seen in the grass just off Parkside Avenue near Howard Street, according to Fox Chicago.
Animal control crews captured it without incident.
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“This is probably the first time in 20 years we’ve responded to a big snake on the loose up here,” said Tim Gramins of the Skokie Police Department.
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