* * UPDATE 2-6-09 * * I have fixed up the location because of
the usual moves given by cachers. See my maintenance log below for
more help!
* * UPDATE 10-10-07 * * Make sure to look at pictures before you
go. If you see anyone that resembles Merle, DO NOT attempt this
cache. After further research I have found stories to the contrary
of below involving Merle.
I know, you are thinking, "Yeah Right! A Haunted place?" Do not
say I did not warn you! Here is the quick version taken straight
from a newspaper article in the month of December, 1992. "On August
24, 1992 hurricane Andrew landed in Homestead, Florida laying a
path of destruction as it moved through the state. This was the
worst storm to hit the area in over 30 years, and many of the
people living in the area were new to the region and never had
experienced a storm like this before.
The Category four hurricane hit with winds gusting to speeds of
175 miles per hour, and swells reaching 17 feet in height along the
coast. The storm destroyed property and left as many as 250,000
people homeless. Sixty Five people died as a result of the storm,
and many more suffered injuries."
I am aware that many of you are MORE than aware of this famous
date in history. What you may not be aware of is a little known
local legend. Her name is Brenda Rosinski, her boyfriend's name was
Merle Harkey. They were homeless long before Andrew hit on that
dreadful day. Their love for each other was unconditional, it would
prove to last from life...to death...and beyond. Her boyfriend's
body was discovered during the cleanup efforts but was not
identified because of obvious reasons. He had no identification or
way to track who he was. He was last seen with Brenda hunkering
down for the storm.
Locals knew of this inseparable couple and were puzzled as to
why only one was found, and the other did not either turn up lost
or dead. It was only a month after the storm when locals began
seeing Merle appear around the area now developed with a Taco bell.
he would disappear where the cache is hidden. It is rumored that he
wanders the area still looking for his love Brenda, so they can go
on together in the afterlife.
While there has been no reports of Merle causing harm, there
have been reports of people entering the area and being approached
by Merle and grunted/growled/yelled at.
I wish you luck when attempting this cache. Please be quick
about it and avoid stirring up any spirits.
I have attached a picture of the couple for your enjoyment. Open
the gallery to check them out.
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