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(photos taken by Dawn)
I got a call at work about 9:30 pm this evening from Steve. He just got home from taking Casey to Oatka Park (southwest of Rochester). Steve usually takes Casey to the park for a freedom run, and walks the trails for exercise. I thought - gee, it was awfully late for a walk, and to be coming home when it's dark.
Steve proceeded to tell me that he went to the park about 4:30 pm with Casey after the thunderstorms were over. He woke up 4 hours later and it was nearly dark. Steve is a Type 1 diabetic, and had a low sugar reaction. When Steve woke up, he was in a stupor and barely knew where he was, but saw Casey sitting next to him. Casey was not on leash, and amazingly for a young dog, stayed by Steve’s side all that time. Steve had no idea how long he had been there. At first, he felt panic and started to call out for help, but then he got himself up and told himself he had to find his way back to the car.
The Oatka Trails wind through fields of brush and woods. Most are wide enough for 2 people to walk side by side. When Steve got to his feet, Casey led the way. The only thing that kept Steve going was his focus on the dog. Casey would walk about 10 feet in front of Steve, and periodically turn back to see that Steve was following. When they got to a fork in the trails, Steve had no idea where he was. Steve started up the left trail and Casey did not follow. Casey sat still and refused to move. When Steve turned back, Casey headed up the right trail, and Steve followed. All the while, it was getting darker and darker.
Casey led Steve out of the woods and into the open area where the picnic cabin and restrooms are located. They stopped for water, and from there, they walked up the hill to the car. Steve ate something, and drove carefully to the local pizza place in town, got something to eat and drink, and rewarded Casey with a real treat…pepperoni pizza.
Steve said if it wasn’t for Casey, he is not sure that he would have found his way out. Until something like this happens, you never truly realize the meaning of “man’s best friend”. I am so proud of Casey . . . and blessed to have both of them to come home to!
Joyce
not making a connection. I'll try it again when I am more relaxed. 
Thank you kindly 
A peregrine sighting at KP gorge area. It's been 2 weeks since Mariah was first sighted. Good job Lynda!
