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.
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Vaxxed?
Maybe axed?
This is not the first time a groundhog has died on Groundhog Day. One year in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil did not come out of his hutch. Upon closer inspection it was found that Punxsutawney Phil had passed away before the customary prediction ceremony.
I thought that was kind of humorous when it happened.
Punxsutawney Phil was almost immediately replaced by a concurrent Punxsutawney Phil and probably several others over the years.
I thought the weather prediction was supposed to take place on Groundhog Day. That's the whole point (such as it is) of a specific day being Groundhog Day at all.
The whole world is woke, even KY, and so, why should he wake up and tell everyone Spring is coming.
There’s a ground hog in my backyard they can have. Gotta trap him first, but free.
I send them to ground hog heaven.
With a 53gr Serria hp at about 3500fps from my 22-250
The groundhog knew too much and the fbi had him silenced
The Gurdian does a soft shoe around the event in 2014 where de Blasio killed "Chuck" (who was actually Charlotte).
Very suspicious. Did he conspire with climate activists before he put out his report?? Was he about to turn into a “People’s Groundhog”, i.e., a whistle blower??
Does Bill De Blasio have an alibi?
my initial thought.....
I had trouble with accuracy at 300 yards with anything over 45 grains. Lovely varmint gun.
EC
They banned eating groundhogs in Mongolia after a couple died of plague from eating one. Pit barbecued groundhog was (and probably still is) a very popular dish in Mongolia.
“A Kentucky groundhog died ON Groundhog Day — just DAYS AFTER predicting an early spring. “
Predicting WWIII.
Tasted like chicken!
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