San Francisco Mourns Its Beloved Alligator, Claude
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A unique memorial service was held in San Francisco for Claude, an albino alligator known for his quiet presence at the California Academy of Sciences.
- The funeral featured unconventional elements such as a brass band, dancing drag queens, and attendees dressed in reptile costumes instead of traditional somber attire.
- Claude was a distinctive figure, measuring 10 feet long, weighing 300 pounds, and often mistaken for a statue due to his stillness and pale appearance.
- The ceremony included a nearly life-size loaf of sourdough bread shaped like Claude, reflecting San Francisco's creative and inclusive spirit.
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