Walking Through Fire to Save 65 Horses
The CZU Lightning Complex Fires caused massive damage to huge tracts of land in California. Thousands of homes and businesses had to be evacuated. But it wasn’t just people, animals had to be moved as well. This is the story of how 65 horses were saved thanks to the help of a stranger with a unique skill set.
Tell Me What Happened · Michelle Le Clair, Tamara Boole, Lais Costa, Torah Kachur
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Show Notes
Sixty-five horses live at Tamara Boole’s equestrian center. That is a lot of large animals to move to safety in a short period of time. But that’s what had to be done as the fires from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires bore down on Felton, California in August 2020.
Thanks to local ranchers, including another stable owner - Michelle Le Clair, the horses at Tamara Boole’s Covered Bridge Equestrian Center were safely evacuated in the knick of time.
We also speak to vet and UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team member Dr. Lais Costa, about how to safely evacuate horses, chickens, house cats, and even llamas!
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