Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

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sjzahn.gone
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by sjzahn.gone » July 27th, 2015, 9:49 pm

Here are some pictures chronicling what has now come to be know as, "The Great Smokey Adventure" (Smokey is the name that has been given to Seal Pup, you could call it his trail name ;) )

Thanks to Eric for being such a great guy this -almost- tragedy has turned into something my kids will treasure forever.
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Finally, he finished off his grand adventure with a delicious looking Ruben sandwich and tater tots.
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Smokey got to meet the other rangers at the station
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Smokey helped break down illegal fire rings and learned about the importance of the forest wide burn ban.
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retired jerry
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by retired jerry » July 28th, 2015, 5:36 am

Nice trip for that pup, excellent!
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by miah66 » July 28th, 2015, 7:57 am

Good job, Smokey! I love the pic of him w/ the shovel. :lol:
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by Limey » July 28th, 2015, 8:14 am

He looks really saddened by the water bottle in the creek.

Eric, you're a great guy for doing this.
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by pdxgene » July 28th, 2015, 7:27 pm

The PCT hikers I saw at the Olallie store today said they saw that ranger. I asked if they saw a seal pup and they had all seen it.. :lol:
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by lbernardrivas » July 28th, 2015, 7:50 pm

This is awesome. My daughter and I got a big kick out of this!
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by rangerchick » July 29th, 2015, 7:53 am

Limey wrote:He looks really saddened by the water bottle in the creek.

Eric, you're a great guy for doing this.
Smokey was just filling his water bottle from the creek! Being a honorary wilderness ranger is tough work and left him rather parched.

Smokey and Ranger Eric encourage and suggest everyone filter their delicious cold creek/lake/river/snow water before consumption, even in the wilderness!
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by OregonSurveyor » July 30th, 2015, 12:00 pm

Ranger Eric has returned Smokey the Seal to Liam and his sister. Mom, Sarah, brought a basket of cookies for our hero!
Thank you everyone who played a part in this Wilderness SAR mission!
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by kepPNW » July 30th, 2015, 12:47 pm

This has to rank as one of the sweetest stories I've heard in this community! Just so cool... :D
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Re: Lost stuffed seal pup in Jefferson Park!

Post by kelkev » July 30th, 2015, 3:34 pm

Good people doing good things. Awesome!
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