Chlorine Gas Attack at Midwest FurFest

Date: December 7, 2014 • Location: Schiller Park, United States

The annual furry convention Midwest FurFest was targeted in an unsolved chlorine gas attack.

A furry convention is a formal gathering of members of the furry fandom – people who are interested in the concept of fictional non-human animal characters with human characteristics. These conventions provide a place for fans to meet, exchange ideas, transact business and engage in entertainment and recreation centered on this concept. Originating in California during the mid-1980s, as of 2016 there are over 50 furry conventions worldwide each year.