Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael
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IRMO, SC (WOLO) – First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need.
Several emergency agencies shared various rescues on social media. A couple that caught our eye was a 15-year-old tortoise that needed to be moved to a safer location in Irmo.
IFD assisted with loading up a 15 year old pet tortoise so that it could be moved to a safer location. @VonGaskin @wis10 @WLTX @abc_columbia @wachfox @lexledger @LexChron pic.twitter.com/Z4OEyuT5rw
— Irmo Fire District (@IrmoFire) October 11, 2018
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department tweeted another image today with the caption, “When we say we’re making sure everyone is safe, that means animals too.”
When we say we’re making sure everyone is safe, that means animals too. A deputy waded out in waist-high water to pull these two horses to safety off Nursery Rd. They’re safe and are being taken care of.#LESM #LCSDnews pic.twitter.com/1K0L1QZG6I
— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) October 11, 2018
A deputy waded out in waist-high water to pull two horses to safety off Nursery Rd.
We’ve since been told the horses are safe and are being taken care of.
