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The community observed Pete from afar, sometimes throwing him extra bottles to help him in his daily routine. Children sometimes played harmless pranks, like hiding bottles on sticks that he might struggle to remove—though Pete would often figure out what was happening, demonstrating sharpness and resilience.
Despite limited personal contact, respect for Pete was universal. He was seen as hardworking, enduring, and a symbol of persistence—qualities that older generations admired and perhaps wish were more exemplified today.