In a rare and hilarious sighting, a giant snapping turtle was caught on video in the Chicago River.

This video is going viral and for good reason!

This isn't your average snapping turtle. This big boy has been dubbed "Chonkosaurus," and the guy who caught it on camera just made my day.

Joey Santore was kayaking with his friend last weekend when they spotted the turtle sunbathing on some rusty chains and rotting logs – in pure bliss and relaxation.

Santore was stunned, so he started filming, and his commentary was just perfect.

Look at this guy. We got a picture of this most beautiful sight. Look at the size of that [Flowerbedding] thing... Look at that beast. Hey, how ya doing guy? You look good. You're healthy.

Check it out:

(Language warning! He was just so excited.)

You look good! I'm really proud of ya.

He's thick but strong!

The jumpy, fun, and excitable commentary is the cherry on top, but what makes the sighting so rare is the apparent size of the turtle.

Chief wildlife biologist with Forest Preserves of Cook County, Chris Anchor, told WMAQ-TV that the turtle is quite rare considering its size calling it "a very large individual" and that it's unusual for the reptiles to be seen basking along rivers.

Anchor believes the turtle recently emerged from hibernation and was enjoying some fresh air and sunshine. He also took a little stab at the reptile for not being a picky eater.

So my guess is that this animal had crawled out of the river to try and gather as much heat as it could in the sunshine.

Turtles this big will consume anything they can get their mouth around.

Enjoy it. Leave it alone.