Among the many news sources covering this update to the life of hermit Dave Lidstone of New Hampshire is this update from WCVB television in Boston; the story title: “Former hermit ‘River Dave’ arrested after returning to live at New Hampshire cabin site.”
When Dave was first arrested for squatting on the land of a particular millionaire owner, he spent the night in jail, and in the meantime a hireling of the owner set about to disassemble Dave ‘s cabin. The hireling burned the cabin to the ground, supposedly an electrical accident. But a shed was spared, and eventiually Dave made his way back to the property and took up residence in the remnant shed. That return was discovered, Dave was arrested again, and the entire issue has returned to its original conflict. Meanwhile, old residents of the area, friends of Dave, continue to promise more permanent quarters for Dave come spring.