Saving pets after Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence’s deadly winds and waters forced widespread evacuations in North Carolina, and for many residents, that included their pets. Rescuers and evacuees sought to bring their dogs, cats and even horses to higher ground. Click through this slideshow to see some of the — sometimes quite wet — animals being saved. (Colin Campbell/Yahoo News)

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