In East Wichita, the harsh subzero temperatures raised concern for a local wild turkey known as Tom, missing for several days. The community, attached to the bird that had gathered a following, feared for its safety during the coldest January temperatures since 1988. Samantha Vohs, creator of Tom's dedicated Facebook page, reported inquiries from residents and media alike. Following the thaw, locals searched for Tom, a friendly bird who frequents a local popcorn shop, recognized by various names but affectionately known as Tom by some.
"The community was worried," said Samantha Vohs, a teacher who moonlights as the creator of the turkey's Facebook page..."
"He answers to Tom," Placzek said. "I'll call him out in the parking lot, and he'll come running over to me."
"The turkey became East Wichita's talk of the town when he popped up at the intersection of Central Avenue and Greenwich Road..."
One of the local news stations asked as well, because they were worried too. I guess the whole office was worried about him.
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