Zebras and camels rescued from trailer fire in Indiana

A number of camels and zebras had been rescued from a trailer fireplace in Indiana’s Marion County early Saturday morning, police mentioned. 

The animals had been being transported by a trailer that caught fireplace on Interstate 69. Based on CBS affiliate WTTV, the hearth began round 2 a.m. native time.

It isn’t clear how the hearth began, however the Grant County Sheriff’s Workplace instructed CBS Information that the animals survived and weren’t injured. Police didn’t share any details about the driving force of the trailer.  

“Not solely did our first responders rescue them swiftly, however additionally they went above and past to maintain the animals calm. True compassion in motion!” the sheriff’s workplace instructed CBS Information. Officers additionally recounted the incident on Fb. 

Photographs shared by the sheriff’s workplace present officers with the animals. In a single picture, an officer seems to be posing with a number of the camels rescued. 

In a single video, the camels might be seen strolling alongside the freeway at midnight. Zebras might be seen grazing on the grass alongside the interstate. 

One other photograph reveals first responders working to extinguish the blazing trailer. 

Police didn’t say what number of animals had been rescued. 

It isn’t clear the place the trailer was touring to, and police didn’t say the place the animals had been taken after the rescue and fireplace. 

The interstate was briefly closed to permit for the rescue however has now reopened, the Grant County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned. 

Extra from CBS Information