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A tiny reunion, a huge reminder of community kindness.

Today…it’s a reunion story that’ll melt even the frostiest February day.

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Photo by Sharon Waldron on Unsplash

A three‑year‑old boy in London lost his most prized possession — his stuffed elephant. Gone. Vanished. Heartbreak. His mom, Catherine, realized it slipped away during their walk… and somewhere out there, this elephant was alone in the big city.

Enter Gary — a local butcher with a heart as big as his shop window. He spots the elephant on the sidewalk, scoops it up, and puts it right in the front display. Not for sale… just waiting to be found.

Catherine starts an online search, hoping someone, anyone, has seen this elephant. And sure enough — a woman scrolling Instagram recognizes it from the butcher shop window. Connection made.

The next day, Catherine walks in, picks up the elephant, and just like that… child and toy are reunited. A tiny reunion, a huge reminder of community kindness.

  • Danny Foresta was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He's worked in radio for over 30 years. Has spent the last 20 years in Morning Radio. Joined Acadia Broadcasting in 2021.  He hosts "Mornings In The Bay" on 99.9 The Bay.
    He enjoys all aspects of the radio industry. Danny is married to Lori, and has a son, Joseph in University.

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