5 of the most unusual Ontario stories in 2024 [Video]

The most unusual stories in Ontario of 2024 included bugs, reptiles and things in the sky.

From a rare comet to a large reptile in Lake Ontario — fans of the weird and creepy may like this list.

Here are five of the most unusual stories in 2024:

VIDEO: An alligator has been spotted in a lake in southern Ontario

There were active sightings of an alligator swimming in Lake Erie in August. Since the initial sighting, however, the reptile hasn’t been seen again. Some news reports suggest the animal won’t likely survive the winter.

Comet returns after 80,000 years

From the solar eclipse in April to Northern Lights in May, people loved looking skyward this year. The rare appearance of Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, came in October. It reached peak brightness on Oct. 9.

5 of the most disappointing tourist attractions in Canada

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