A stuffed flamingo is now inspecting Comox parks
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine.
Well, here's the thing. You might have heard about missing persons, or fires in the Interior, and those are certainly… urgent. But sometimes, the most interesting stories are the ones that remind you of the very particular spirit of our island. And what could be more *us* than a lost flamingo stuffie, now gainfully employed by the Comox Parks Department?
Apparently, a bright pink stuffed flamingo was found, separated from its rightful human. Instead of just sitting in a lost and found bin, this flamingo — affectionately named 'Comox the Flamingo' — has been put to work. The Comox Parks Department has been taking photos of Comox "inspecting" various parks, playgrounds, and even the local skate park, all while waiting for its owner to claim it. It's a rather delightful way to handle a lost item, wouldn't you say? It’s a genuine, whimsical approach to a small problem.
* This flamingo is actively exploring Comox parks.
* The Parks Department is documenting its adventures on social media.
* It's a charming effort to reunite the stuffie with its owner.
It’s these little moments that really capture the essence of island life, isn't it? The deer roam Beacon Hill Park with such nonchalance, and then you have a stuffed bird becoming a civic employee in Comox. It reminds you that even in the midst of other concerns, there's always room for a bit of unexpected joy. And it's a testament to the community spirit up-island, a gentle reminder of the kind of place we call home. We’re not quaint, we’re post-haste.
Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk, Victoria.
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