Hi, Well, Screamer (the mink) is back in her natural environment. Kelleen came and got me to help release her(him?). We went down to the river area where we were told it was best to release her. We searched, and searched for just the right place. We wanted it away from people, near a calm part of the river, and in an overgrown area. Eventually we spotted this big island. I happened to notice a big log going over part of the river to the island. Kelleen and I looked at the log. Then we looked at the river. We again looked at the old, fallen down log. Kelleen took off her shoes, hiked her pants up and went down to try to wade across the water. I looked at Screamer and said, "Now you will get to hear a human scream!" Kelleen shot a killer glance at me. I just smiled back. Kelleen then stuck her foot into the icy, cold water...then looked back up at me and said, "Why don't we try the log...?" Well, once across the log (hearts not in as good shape as before), we made our way to the center of the island. There we opened the cage door and waited.... Screamer needed a small nudge to get her going, but once she was out - she was off like a flash! Well, hopefully Screamer will be happy in her new home. We only knew her a short time, but she will be missed. Oh, by the way - Kelleen got to meet her first crawdad on that island. And yes, we got back across the log without incident (although going back was worse than the original crossing...). We feel very proud of our efforts today and wish Screamer the best of luck back in her natural enviroment. David Caudill ---- [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1653]