Meet “Stuckie,” the mmmfed dog who has spent more than 50 years tck in a tree 

Meet “Stuckie,” the mummified dog who has spent more than 50 years stuck in a tree. Discovered in 1980 by loggers working in a Georgia pine forest, Stuckie’s mummified remains were found lodged within the trunk of a tree, where he had become trapped decades earlier.

Stuckie’s preservation is attributed to a combination of the tree’s natural resin, which acted as a preservative, and the dry environment of the tree trunk, which prevented decay. This unusual and poignant discovery offers a glimpse into a moment frozen in time, capturing the curiosity and sympathy of many who encounter his story.

Speculations about how Stuckie became stuck in the tree range from a hunting accident to a desperate attempt to find shelter. Regardless of the circumstances, Stuckie’s story serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the mysteries that nature can preserve. Today, Stuckie’s mummified form is on display at the Southern Forest World museum in Waycross, Georgia, where visitors can reflect on his unusual fate and contemplate the enduring bond between humans and animals, even in the most unexpected of places.