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MIRACLE DIES October 9, 2003 Susan Bates

Miracle, the first white buffalo born since 1933, passed away last month shortly after her 10th birthday on the Dave and Valerie Heider farm in Janesville, Wisconsin where she was born. The cause of death remains unknown and an autopsy wasn't performed. Many tribes believe that the birth of the white buffalo calf heralds the era of peace and enlightenment. More than 300 tribes and countless individuals have visited the Heider farm since Miracles birth. In August over 300 people attended Miracle's 10th birthday party. She was buried in an unmarked grave. A memorial service will be held at a later date. I've lost track of the number of people who have contacted me about the death of Miracle. Most of them were concerned that the hope for peace which the white buffalo calf represented is gone. But I don't think it is. This world has seen many prophets and signs come and go. The important thing to remember is that they came and delivered their message to those who could understand it. The fact that they left us does not change their purpose or the message. The Miracle of Hope is still alive.

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