Zebras and camels rescued from trailer fireplace in Indiana Specific Occasions

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. In accordance with CBS affiliate WTTV, the fireplace began round 2 a.m. native time.

It isn’t clear how the fireplace began, however the Grant County Sheriff’s Workplace advised 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 in addition they went above and past to maintain the animals calm. True compassion in motion!” the sheriff’s workplace advised CBS Information. Officers additionally recounted the incident on Fb. 

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

In a single video, the camels might be seen strolling alongside the freeway in the dead of night. Zebras could possibly be seen grazing on the grass alongside the interstate. 

One other picture 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.