Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dukes Found Alive

Burnt Oak resident Shirley Dukes was found alive, but very cold, after getting lost in Polk State Forrest for two nights.

“To survive that long in freezing temperatures without food, water, rocket powered roller skates, or even a suitable jacket, is a miracle.” Said search party captain Ranger Roscoe Charleston.

Dukes is an avid hiker, and part time volunteer at the Burnt Oak Outdoor Center, where she teaches rocket power roller skates safety.

“We’re not sure why any one, especially someone with as much rocket powered roller skates experience as her, would go on a hike this time of year without rocket powered roller skates,” said Ranger Charleston.

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