Petrified dog dubbed "Stuckie" in naming contest
A popular exhibit at Waycross, GA's Southern Forest World, a dog that died and became petrified while stuck in a hollow tree, finally has a name. The museum conducted a contest in which anyone could suggest a name for the dog. The winning entry -- "Stuckie" -- was submitted by petrified dog fans in Florida. Stuckie was discovered inside a tree near the Alabama-Georgia state line in the early 1980s by loggers and donated to the museum. The museum surmised "Stuckie" had been hunting in the 1960s and chased a critter up into the tree, where he became wedged and eerily preserved.
[10/26/2002]Southern Forest World Museum and Environmental Center
- Address:
- 1440 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA
- Directions:
- Southern Forest World Museum and Environmental Center. On the east side of N. Augusta Ave. just south of Cherokee St.
- Hours:
- Tu-F 9-2, Sa 10-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 912-285-4056
- Admission:
- Adults $5.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
