'Furry' convention disrupted after chlorine gas sickens 19 at hotel

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By Cox Media Group National Content Desk

ROSEMONT, Ill. — >> PHOTOS: 'Furry' convention disrupted after chlorine gas sickens 19

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According to The Associated Press, authorities think the gas "was created intentionally" by someone who left chlorine in a stairwell at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, where thousands had gathered to attend Midwest FurFest. The investigation was ongoing.

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