May 23 Chuck of the Week: Bigfoot

Published 1:00 am Friday, May 24, 2024

The Chuck of the Week contest is rolling again for 2024.

The recent rains have greened the grasses of Central Oregon and primed a mighty fine lunch buffet.

This week’s “Chuck” star is a sneaky fellow that often eats their way Eileen Mergy’s Redmond back yard.

We’re calling him “Bigfoot” because he doesn’t like to be photographed. He is also known as Sasquatch, Yeti and the Abominable Marmot. Good work Eileen, for getting him on camera.

Read more: Check out some of our favorite past ”Chucks of the Week.”

Have you snapped a great shot of a neighborhood rockchuck in Redmond? Email it to news@redmondspokesman.com and you could win prizes.