Image of Jesus Spotted in Tree

A Wallingford tree has been drawing a crowd since some people declared a symbol from the heavens appeared on it.

Several people reported seeing the image of Jesus in the bark of a tree on North Main Street last week.

"I think there could be something to it, just the way it's formed after the limb was broken off," said Carolyn Massoni, of Wallingford.

One visitor left a cross at the foot of the tree, and David Doolittle, whose family has owned the home where the tree is located for more than a century, consulted a priest. Doolittle said the tree has become a neighborhood obsession.

"Now I look all the time. I back out of the driveway and look to see if he's still there," Doolittle said.

Neighbors said the town came out and cut off the limb a few years ago, but only recently did they notice Jesus staring out from the bark.

"I walk through the hallway of the house and I can see him looking in at me," Doolittle said. "It's like every move you make, you know?"

Those who have been visiting the tree said their faith makes them see Jesus' image even more.

"We're firm believers," Massoni said.

Wallingford residents said whether they see it or not, with so much bad news in the world, they'll take the positive signs anywhere they can.