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Chiefland woman astruck by sturgeon 2

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A Chiefland woman was struck by jumping sturgeon about at about 4 p.m. June

while she and her family were boating on the Suwannee River, near Manatee Springs State

Park.

Brianne H. Megargel (DOB

11/06/79) was with her husband, Stephen V.

Megargel (DOB 06/07/69) and his 10-year-

old son, Grayson Megargel, traveling north at

about 25 mph in their 17-foot open boat when

the accident happened, according to Florida

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

(FWC) investigators.

The sturgeon jumped out of the wa-

ter and struck Brianne, who was sitting on the

starboard side of the boat. The fish knocked

her unconscious, and the impact knocked her out of the boat. Witnesses reported that the fish

was about 60 to 70 pounds, investigators said.

Her husband jumped into the water to rescue her, while his young son operated the

What a beautiful face! Chablis is a 1-1/2-

1998 17-foot Silver King vessel. The two of them got her back on the boat and brought her

2yr old Shep mix. So sweet. loves eveyone,

to Manatee Springs State Park.

great with other dogs and is housebroken.

Megargel was transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville by helicopter. She suf-

Sammy is a completely adorable Terrier

Her foster Mom thinks she is very smart.

fered multiple injuries.

mix. What a face. He is lovable and play-

She is heartworm positive but is under vet

This is the second reported sturgeon encounter for 2012. The first occurred near

ful and just too cute. He tries to talk which

care and is undergoing treatment. The treat-

Rock Bluff on May 11, when an Old Town man was injured when he collided with a stur-

is very funny. He also gets along with other

ment will be discussed in detail with the new

geon that had jumped out of the Suwannee River in front of his boat. The FWC is investigat-

dogs and weighs about 20 pounds. Adopt

owner. Chablis weighs about 37 pounds.

ing the accident.

Consumer Alert in Wake of

A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home visits prior

Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home vis-

to adoptions, therefore, we can only adopt

its prior to adoptions, therefore, we can

Tropical Storm Debby

to the Citrus County and adjoining county

only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-

areas. If you are within these areas, please,

ing county areas. If you are within these

phone Adopt A Rescued Pet, leave your

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

In wake of coastal flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby, the County wants

name, number, and pet’s name, for a return

leave your name, number, and pet’s name,

to make sure customers are protecting themselves against scams. We urge residents to hire

call from the foster mom, later, at 795.9550.

for a return call from the foster mom, lat-

only licensed professionals as clean-up begins.

All of our dogs have been sterilized, tested

er, at 795.9550. All of our dogs have been

Residents can protect themselves from post-storm scams and unlicensed activity

negative for heart worm, on heart worm

sterilized, tested negative for heart worm,

by checking licenses. During a declared state of emergency, unlicensed activity typically

prevention, on flea prevention, up to date

on heart worm prevention, on flea preven-

increases as scam artists prey on desperate situations. Unlicensed activity during a declared

on vaccines, wormed, ID chipped and vet

tion, up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID

state of emergency is a criminal offense and may be punishable by fines or even prison if

checked. Check www.adoptarescuedpet.

chipped and vet checked. Check www.adop-

convicted.

com for our other pets and the ADOPTION

tarescuedpet.com for our other pets and the

The following tips may help consumers better identify unlicensed activity: Always

CALENDAR with locations, dates and

ADOPTION CALENDAR with locations,

ask to see the state of Florida license.

times. Come see the pets!

dates and times. Come see the pets!

Note the license number and verify that the license is current and in good standing. To

check a license, call 850-487-1395, visit www.MyFloridaLicense.com

Ask for references and check each one. Avoid paying cash and be cautious of writing

checks made payable to individuals, especially when dealing with a company.

Get everything in writing, including a detailed description of the work to be complet-

ed, a completion date and the total cost. Residents can also notify the Department of Busi-

ness and Professional Regulation of any suspected unlicensed activity by calling 1-866-532-

1440, emailing ULA@dbpr.state.fl.us. For more information, contact the County Building

Division at #352-527-5310.

Citrus County Animal Shelter: Half price

month “perrrfect time” and that “perrrfect pet”. July is ½ price month

for cat to adopt kitten adoptions

Now is the

at the Citrus County Animal Shelter. You can add another addition to your family for only

$17.50. The adoption fee includes: Spay/neuter, Vaccinations, Microchip, Worming, Flea

pill,Blood test

For more information on pet adoption and to view pictures of all the animals avail-

able for adoption, visithttp://www.citruscritters.com/ or call #352-746-8400. And to learn

more about the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Citrus County Animal Services

(FOCCAS), visit http://www.friendsofccas.org/ or call #352-201-8664.

Donations of Pet Food Needed 352-746-8400 Animal Services

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