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Kentucky groundhog dies on Groundhog Day after making prediction of an early spring
NY Post ^ | 2/03/24 | Katherine Donlevy

Posted on 02/04/2024 2:35:17 AM PST by Libloather

A Kentucky groundhog died on Groundhog Day — just days after predicting an early spring.

Major, a nearly 10-year-old rodent meteorologist living at the Second Chances Wildlife Center, peacefully succumbed overnight to heart issues brought on by his age, the center’s staff said.

“He was full of amazing energy up until the end. He will forever be in our hearts. It’s a sad day for us at the Center, especially for those who have been with us his whole life,” the refuge announced on Facebook.

“We know you are sad too. Hugs to all of our friends. Know that he is at peace eating treats, walking about, and ringing all the bells.”

Second Chances Wildlife Center anticipated Major’s death, stating he had been suffering from health issues for some time. Groundhogs typically live to be 6 years old in the wild, but can live to see 14 in captivity, according to the Wildlife Rescue League.

Major had been living at the refuge center since he was rescued as a baby, and spent the last decade making Groundhog Day predictions.

“I would say Major has been maybe 50-50 predicting the weather,” refuge founder Brigitte Brouillard told Lex18 just days before his passing.

This past Groundhog Day was the first time Major had stepped out of the spotlight to pass the prediction task on to his younger friend, Josie Burrow.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Health/Medicine; History
KEYWORDS: dead; groundhog; iquestionthetiming; kentucky; spring
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To: Libloather

“He’s got to be stopped!”


21 posted on 02/04/2024 9:35:03 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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