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Wildlife Seeks Higher Ground From Rising Flood Water
May 16, 2011 As human residents of the Atchafalaya Basin loaded trucks and trailers and even boats with belongings and headed for higher ground, the basin's other residents have started their move to safety as well. Louisiana State Police have posted signs along roadways reminding motorist to be mindful of wildlife on the roadway. The desire to rescure a scared on wounded animal could be a very dangerous undertaking, that is best left to the professionals.
