FERRISBURGH — Oliver the camel, 17, better known as “Ollie,” died in the early evening of Feb. 21, 2020, following an illness and well before his typical life expectancy of 40 or 50 years. A regular sight in his Route 7 pasture along with the flock of Merino sheep also owned by Ferrisburgh resident Judith Giusto, the Bactrian camel was known for his friendliness and willingness to pose for selfies with those who stopped to see him. The seven-foot-tall, 1,500-pound, two-humped camel first moved to Ferrisburg … (read more)
