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The Lee County Ledger Wednesday, April 17,2019 - Page IB Bradyn Suber heads to CrossFit Open Games Qualifier Submitted Photos Special to the Ledger Bradyn Suber, a 15 year old at Lee County Ninth Grade Campus, finished the 2019 Cross- Fit Open in the top 200 in the world for his age group. The CrossFit Games Open is a mas sive competition with hundreds of thousands of athletes competing globally for a place in the fittest among their age groups. As a result of his finish (among 14-15 year olds), he will progress to the age group online qualifier the first week of May. The top 10 athletes will receive an invita tion to compete at the 2019 CrossFit games in Madison, Wisconsin. Bradyn is a multi sport athlete playing football and wrestling for Lee County. His sports schedule lim its him from training solely in CrossFit; but, he enjoys early morn ing workouts with his Mom and evening lifting sessions in his home garage with his Dad. His parents Britt and Tracy Suber have a love for the sport and are both certified LI CrossFit coaches. Bra dyn has two siblings; Lily (13) of Lee County Middle School West, a level 6 gymnast for In Bound Gymnastics, and Grant (8) of Twin Oaks Elementary School, a baseball player for the SW GA Punishers. In addition to Bradyn’s love for sports, he is dedicated honors stu dent with a 4.0 GPA. Bradyn is a member of 229 CrossFit and will be preparing for the next phase of the competition, the online qualifier, with Coach Billy Goodson, a for mer 2-times Master’s CrossFit Games athlete, over the next 4four weeks. Don’t “Rescue” Special to the Ledger During the spring, it is not unusual for people to come in contact with seemingly “orphaned” young wildlife and want to help - but it is best to leave them where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “When you take wildlife into your home, you often take away that animal’s ability to then survive in the wild, where they belong,” explains John Bow ers, Wildlife Resources Division Chief of the Game Management Sec tion. “In most instances, there is an adult animal a short distance away - even though you may not be able to see it. Adult animals, such as deer, spend most of the day away from their young to reduce the risk of a predator finding the young animal.” The best thing people can do when they see a young animal, or in fact any wildlife, is to leave it exactly as they found it. Situations become much more complex, and sometimes pose a danger to the wildlife or people, when an animal is moved or taken into a home. What If the Animal is Injured? Persons not licensed and trained in wildlife rehabilitation should not attempt to care for wildlife. In fact, Georgia law prohibits the pos session of most wildlife without a permit. If you encounter a seriously injured animal or an ani mal that clearly has been orphaned, please contact a local, licensed wildlife rehabilitator. A list of licensed rehabilitators is avail able at www.gadnrle.org (select “Special Permits” from the right hand side of the home page and scroll down to “Wildlife Rehabilitation”). Why Wildlife Does NOT Belong in Your Home Handling of any wildlife, or bringing them into the home, poses health risks for both people and do mestic pets. Despite the fact that they may look healthy, wildlife can transmit life-threatening diseases such as rabies, and can carry parasites The two most impor tant steps you can take to protect yourself and your pets from rabies is 1) get pets vaccinated and 2) avoid physical HEAT]NG_&_COOUNG URSiinuitnwarns'&^naiiRiKarsnns NEVER bring wildlife home. A video about this topic is available at www.youtube.com/ GeorgiaWildlife , click on “Videos” to find the title “Orphaned Wildlife in Georgia.” For more information, contact a local Wildlife Resources Division of fice (www.georgiawild- life.com/about/contact). Young Wildlife such as roundworms, lice, fleas and ticks. Certain ticks transmit diseases such as ‘Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever’ and ‘Southern Tick As sociated Rash Illness’ to humans. Protect yourself and your family. Contact the local county health department and/or Wild life Resources Division office if you encounter an animal such as a bat, fox, skunk, raccoon, coyote or bobcat that appears to show no fear of humans or dogs, or that seems to behave in a sick or abnormal manner (i.e. weaving, drooling, etc.). The animal may be afflicted with rabies, distemper or another disease. Do not attempt to feed or handle animals. Pets, livestock and humans should be kept away from the area where the animal was observed. Simply being visible during the day is not abnormal and doesn’t mean the wild animal is sick. contact with wildlife. 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