After 39 years, water-skiing squirrel show to come to an end

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As always, children sat along the shallow pool, enthralled, as Twiggy stood upon a pair of skis pulled by a remote-controlled boat.

During thousands of appearances, Lou Ann has served as master of ceremonies, dishing out both schtick and a poignant message about water safety.

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She wanted Twiggy to be to water safety what Smokey Bear is to fire prevention.

“I believe with all my heart and soul that was Twiggy’s purpose. That’s the Lord that provided that,” she said.

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