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Manatee County officials warn of flooding as king tides raise water levels
By Marcus Chen
Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM · 1 min read
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This water skiing squirrel is part of a 50-year family tradition.The Best family conceived of the idea after they rescued a squirrel that was blown from its nest after a storm.One remote control boat, a willing squirrel, and lots of practice launched this amazing act.
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