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Blind Ranger Extols Assateague Island Sights He Cannot See
Curtis Merritt, 18, is a blind summer ranger for the National Park Service at Assateague Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore. He describes the island's marshes, beaches, and wild ponies from memory, guiding visitors, handling reservations with a Braille notes, and selling four wheel drive permits. Merritt aims to study computer science and continue with the park service after school.
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