We just let ours go where they want and how they want.
As for the elderly couple, maybe they couldn't really move too fast and has no family or friends to help nearby.

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I have only one thing to add that you all haven't already touched on.

How on earth is it that the elderly couple DID NOT get out of their home? It has been the topic of discussion with everyone I've spoken to the past few days. It is unfathomable that these folks were in that house.

I do have one Glider-related thing to share that might lighten our emotions
My 13 1/2 week oop girl has decided she likes sleeping down my shirt,
so I really MUST read the forum and find out how you all deal with this.
Pouch? Extra bra? Special clothing?

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The "rumor" is that they refused to leave. I saw some posts on one of the news stations from people claiming to know them a few days ago.

Then they died as they lived...together. Rest In Peace elderly couple

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The "rumor" is that they refused to leave. I saw some posts on one of the news stations from people claiming to know them a few days ago.

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Kylah, I keep thinking about Harry Truman at Mount Saint Helens who was interviewed before the blast and refused to leave. That is sort of what I envision this couple was like, if the rumor is true. It is indeed the only scenario that makes sense to me. There were people knocking on doors and getting people out, and there is no way I can imagine their door NOT getting knocked on and them being told to leave.

Got my first wildlife call from the Waldo Canyon fire area today. A lady that lives 2 houses away from the mother-in-law of our mayor (Steve Bach), called about a fawn that was down. She was allowed to return to her home on Sunday for a few hours and noticed a very young fawn in her back yard, not looking to good. The National Guard had the road blocked off and would not allow us to proceed any further but contacted the CSPD , who arrived within minutes.We were informed by Officer Collins of the Colorado Springs Police Department, that the Division of Wildlife was in the area in "full force" (3 officers) on Sunday shooting the injured wildlife.

Colorado Sucks!

UGHGHGHGHGHH! I had a feeling this was going to happen because of the general sentiment that was out there on DOW from what you have mentioned. There has got to be a way to get them to soften up and take some help! There are a lot of people here that care about wildlife...it's almost as if the citizens are going to have to step up and demand care for them. This is tough...very tough. Is there anyway to send in "concerned" commentary to DOW...I could write a very compelling "don't make me call the media" message to them that has worked in the past. Your call my friend.

They'll come up with something such as 'Our hands are tied' or 'We are just following orders'. Why wait for Scott? Just contact them.

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UGHGHGHGHGHH! I had a feeling this was going to happen because of the general sentiment that was out there on DOW from what you have mentioned. There has got to be a way to get them to soften up and take some help! There are a lot of people here that care about wildlife...it's almost as if the citizens are going to have to step up and demand care for them. This is tough...very tough. Is there anyway to send in "concerned" commentary to DOW...I could write a very compelling "don't make me call the media" message to them that has worked in the past. Your call my friend.

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I have sent letters/emails to the DOW and the wildlife commission. It's gonna take half the population of Colorado to contact the Division to get any kind of change :( They do have public request forms and public meeting for people to get laws and policies changed, but the meeting are held all over the state and there's no guarantee you will be able to talk.

Scott, could she not have brought the fawn to the road block to you? I'm thinking that may just be your only option. Sucky as it is.

Lisa, they wouldn't let the lady go back to her house.That wouldn't be the greatest idea either, she was only home for a few hours when she saw the fawn so it wasn't confirmed that the fawn actually needed help. If momma deer is still around, it could get real dangerous for anyone that messes with her baby.

Your right. Didn't think about that.

Jennifer, if you have any contacts you can share this list with (or if any of you have contacts here in the Springs), my daughter's ColoradoStrong page has these offers put together for victims:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HqJ72cFsZKm91tDTmD8k_QA_qiHQF6PAaX0AMwNW8os/edit

I'm sharing it everywhere I can think of so that they can be made aware. KKTV has shared it and I've shared it with all the news media.

For everyone else, if you're still following, we're at 98% containment. We've had a LOT of much needed rain the last few days. Unfortunately, now the burn areas have the potential for flooding so it's a pretty delicate balance around here. They're saying they won't announce it as 100% contained until there is no smoke for 24 hours. Almost all evacuees are back home. They let some more go home this morning. I think there are just a few streets where it's either too dangerous for people to return to or the utility company has issues with the gas lines. I know one of my friends is going to be able to go back to her home tomorrow morning to start sifting through the debris. I still haven't heard from the other two I know that lost their homes as well. I believe one may have left town. Can't say I blame them.

Again, so proud of our community and the way it's come together. We have a few losers that feel the need to prey on victims and on the kind hearts of generous people, but the good far outweighs the bad. If you have a few minutes, check out my daughter's ColoradoStrong page and see all of the photos we've been posting over the last week. She's had amazing response from people.

www.Facebook.com/ColoradoStrong

Absolutely Kylah, can do! Both of my businesses can make some donations as well; just let me know how. I will post your ColoradoStrong information on both of my business FB pages.

Awesome! If you look at the format on the document, we just need info like a logo (not necessary if you don't want), business name, donation being offered, contact info, website, email, etc... and expiration date. I'm not sure what kind of things you are able to donate so that's your call. We're just trying to focus on things that are fun, relaxing, small splurges and most importantly, free..anything that can help reduce some stress so they can take their minds off things for a little bit. Thank you so, so much!

THIS also seems to be really cool! Spread the word if you all find it worthy!

Groupon to help those impacted by the fire

So you are donating money to a small business?

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THIS also seems to be really cool! Spread the word if you all find it worthy!

Groupon to help those impacted by the fire

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It's donating money to the organization that gives loans to small businesses whose livelihood is taking a beating due to the fires.

Misplaced bear, walking around the new Goodwill campus in Colorado Springs. Amazing.

Bear Picture

100% Containment announced a few minutes ago...*exhale*

Thank you God!!!! Time to rebuild homes and lives.

Whooooooo hoooooo! I haven't been on as much and just saw this GREAT news!!! Thank goodness for the Colorado Strong FB page too. I am so happy that it's now 100% contained. I am so impressed with all the folks in CO working to support the firefighters and the business. If I ever move away, CO is on my list now! I am just ...going to move...kind of far from the forest. Any updates on the search for the cause/arsonist?

Nothing new. They found where it started, I believe but they weren't really able to get in there like they wanted to until recently. I read something yesterday saying that although it's contained, the complete burnout might not be complete until December?? I don't understand these things, clearly.