Wiarton Willie, who was 13 years old, was found dead in his home at Bluewater Park on the weekend, South Bruce Peninsula announced Wednesday. Jackson said the town already has a two-year-old “understudy” groundhog that will assume the role of Wiarton Willie after the ceremony concludes. The third groundhog served as Wiarton Willie until he died of an infection in 2006 at age eight. The most recent Wiarton Willie was captured in a live trap in the Markdale area. The celebration of life for Willie is set to begin at 11 a.m. at Bluewater Park.

Source: National Post September 20, 2017 19:03 UTC