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Hurricane News Scares 8-Year-Old Fla. Girl Into Trying To Ride Bike To Ohio
WKMG TV NEWS ^
| 8-17-2008
Posted on 08/17/2007 11:25:30 AM PDT by Cagey
DELAND, Fla. -- An 8-year-old DeLand girl reported missing was found by police riding her bike as fast as she could to leave the state of Florida, fearing a massive Hurricane Dean was on its way.
The parents of Heather Snoke reported the girl missing Wednesday night after last seeing her riding on her bike, according to a newspaper report.
Volusia County sheriff's deputies searching by helicopter eventually spotted Heather about a mile from home on East Plymouth Avenue, still on her bike.
She told officers that the recent news about hurricanes had scared her, and she wanted to ride her bike back home.
"It is amusing but at the same time sad," DeLand police Deputy Chief Randel Henderson said.
The girl was transported back to her home and was not injured.
No charges are pending, Henderson said. "There was no abuse. There was no neglect. It's a happy story. We're just so excited we were able to find this little lady."
The family recently moved to Florida from Columbus, Ohio, and her parents said she hasn't made any new friends yet, an Associated Press report said.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
TOPICS: Local News; Outdoors; Travel; Weather
KEYWORDS: hurricaneseason; itsaboutratings; mediahysteria; zogbyism
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:25:34 AM PDT
by
Cagey
To: Daffynition
"Only 1160.24 miles to go! "
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:27:44 AM PDT
by
Cagey
(Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.......Thoreau)
To: Cagey
Ahhh, she shoulda waited for Mayor Ray Nagin to send the school buses.
To: Cagey
She told officers that the recent news about hurricanes had scared her, and she wanted to ride her bike back home. Now that is one smart kid! Trying to get the hell out of Florida, someone probably showed her a picture of Martinez.
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:29:22 AM PDT
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: Cagey
On a serious note! someone needs to have along talk with the parents, there are far too many kooks out there to not watch an young girl very closely.
5
posted on
08/17/2007 11:31:56 AM PDT
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: Cagey
Hmmmmm.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce should hire this little beauty...
Just saying.
6
posted on
08/17/2007 11:34:14 AM PDT
by
Publius6961
(MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
To: Cagey
Thank the Dear Lord that she is safe.
Lord Love her!
7
posted on
08/17/2007 11:34:53 AM PDT
by
netmilsmom
(To attack one section of Christianity in this day and age, is to waste time .)
To: Cagey
They don’t call it “Flori-duh” for nothing, although I will cut the gal some slack for being 8.
8
posted on
08/17/2007 11:35:14 AM PDT
by
Clemenza
(Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
To: org.whodat
On a serious note! someone needs to have along talk with the parents, there are far too many kooks out there to not watch an young girl very closely.I would not be so quick to criticize.
Fear is a great motivator.
9
posted on
08/17/2007 11:35:37 AM PDT
by
Publius6961
(MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
To: org.whodat
On a serious note! someone needs to have along talk with the parents, there are far too many kooks out there to not watch an young girl very closely.I would not be so quick to criticize.
Fear is a great motivator.
10
posted on
08/17/2007 11:35:52 AM PDT
by
Publius6961
(MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
To: Cagey
"REMAIN CALM!"
11
posted on
08/17/2007 11:37:01 AM PDT
by
weegee
(NO THIRD TERM. America does not need another unconstitutional Clinton co-presidency.)
To: Clemenza
Blame Al Gore Jr. and his movie that shows the world flooding if we don’t “DO SOMETHING!!!”
12
posted on
08/17/2007 11:37:49 AM PDT
by
weegee
(NO THIRD TERM. America does not need another unconstitutional Clinton co-presidency.)
To: Cagey
13
posted on
08/17/2007 11:38:22 AM PDT
by
RDTF
(Republicans believe every day is July 4th, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
To: Cagey
I can hear that music from Wizard of Oz, when the witchy lady was riding her bike....da-da da-da da daaa da
To: RDTF
Me too. The best line in the story is
"was found by police riding her bike as fast as she could to leave the state of Florida. Now there's a picture!
However, as the Police Chief stated, it's also sad. The little girl had to have been petrified to have done what she did. I hope she's doing okay now.
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:43:32 AM PDT
by
Cagey
(Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.......Thoreau)
To: Publius6961
I would not be so quick to criticize. I did not criticize, but I could look and post the pictures of a few little girls that will never grow up. But then you probably don't care.
16
posted on
08/17/2007 11:44:28 AM PDT
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: Cagey
Good thing she was ahead of the storm. Smart little cookie ...she was planning ahead.
17
posted on
08/17/2007 11:48:06 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
(The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
To: Abigail Adams
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:48:54 AM PDT
by
Cagey
(Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.......Thoreau)
To: weegee
“All is WEEELLLL-waergh!”
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posted on
08/17/2007 11:50:14 AM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(Can you count, suckas? I say the future is ours . . . if you can count.)
To: Cagey
Oh, bless her little heart.
20
posted on
08/17/2007 11:53:29 AM PDT
by
kimmie7
(imwithfred.com - Fred Thompson '08)
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