What not to do when encountering displaced wildlife after storms

Nayeli Carrillo
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TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife said as flood waters recede in East Texas some people might encounter displaced wildlife, but recommend using precaution and not interfering.

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According to a release, areas that have been impacted by flooding could see an increased displaced wildlife presence like snakes, armadillos, skunks and racoons.

People should practice precaution during storm clean up as animals might seek shelter in debris piles, Texas Parks and Wildlife said. They also said interfering with wildlife can harm their chances of survival since human-animal encounters are unnecessary.

“Wildlife experts are urging the public to focus on helping people and reporting dangerous conditions of our neighborhoods rather than reporting displaced wildlife,” a release said. “Dispatch teams and hotlines are being used to coordinate emergency first responders. Wildlife, in the meantime, are equipped by nature to take care of themselves in most situations.

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