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No One Cares About My Dead Squirrels
Underneath the leaning Elm in my backyard, a squirrel has died.
Last December, one year ago, the same thing happened.
A seemingly healthy squirrel (despite its winter bod) was found at the base of the Elm. Dead.
What gives?
Is the tree proving treacherous? I understand adult squirrels can recover from most falls.
Maybe this squirrel had no plans to carry on with our Minnesota winter?
I made a call to the DNR to see if they want the curious incidents reported. And asked how to properly put the creatures to rest.
“Double-bag” and dispose of the squirrel in the garbage is what they told me. Or bury the little guy.
But it’s winter so — frozen ground.
I think I’ll wait and see if another creature finds their free lunch.
Or maybe my old friend will fertilize the raspberry bushes at the edge of the yard.