One New Jersey groundhog passed away before it could give the customary Spring report. Milltown Mel told the people of his town when they could expect the seasons to change for for six years. Central Jersey’s reporting indicates that the lifespan for a groundhog is about 3 years. So, he lived a full life. However, the people organizing the Groundhog Day ceremonies for Milltown were taken off-guard by the news. It’s so late in the game that they don’t have a replacement for Mel. But, the show must go on. Instead of the stalwart animal one of his cousins will stand in on February 2 as a part of the town’s holiday festivities. It’s a bizarre situation to be in, but someone’s got to tell people about Spring’s impending status. For now, the groundhog wranglers left a message on the animal’s Facebook page explaining the situation.
We Wranglers are sad to report that Milltown Mel recently crossed over the rainbow bridge. Considering the average…
