HOBBITS

Some pertinent facts from the article stated that the remains were discovered at Liang Bua, a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Flores. Researchers found one near-complete skeleton, along with the remains of at least eight other individuals. The specimens were nicknamed Hobbits after the tiny creatures in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The researchers believe the 1m-tall (3ft) people evolved from an unknown small-bodied, small-brained ancestor, which they think became small in stature to cope with the limited supply of food on the island. The little humans are thought to have survived until about 12,000 years ago, when a volcanic eruption devastated the region.

The thing that amazes me is that these particular researchers haven't realised that some of these 'Hobbits' appear to be alive and thriving today.

Mr. Flynn (5' 10" (1.778M)) with the "Hobbit"

As a result of far reaching research by the well known Indonesia explorer Larry Flynn, it has emerged that some of the 'Hobbits' may have survived the volcanic eruption and subsequently continued their bloodline. Recently Mr. Flynn provided photographic proof of the existence of a living 'Hobbit'. When interviewed, Flynn said "In December 2006, while conducting my ongoing research into the effects of Asian alcohols on human perception, I encountered this 'Hobbit' singing karaoke at Golden Mile Complex, which is located on Beach Road, in Singapore. Those not familiar with the geography of the region may not realise that Beach Road, was before recent land reclamation, on the southern shoreline of Singapore Island. It can be no coincidence that the nearest land to the south, are the Indonesian Riau islands. Beach Road is just 10 miles (16 km) to the north of the nearest of these islands".