Battling the Aftermath: Austin’s Wildlife Rescued Post-Storm

Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Central Texas area was devastated by a large amount of rain. As residents in the state continue to regroup from the damage, some people are looking around to help. For many animals in the state, Texans have come to their rescue.

How Has Austin Wildlife Rescue Helped After The Storms?

Per KXAN, the storms could not have come at a worse time for the Lone Star State. Austin Wildlife Rescue told the news organization that "baby season” is underway, and the rain has severely affected it. Per the organization on Facebook;

Per the post: “While wildlife is adapted to handle life out in the wild, unprecedented or unusual weather impacts our native wildlife very much.”

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It's not just animals that live on land that are having trouble with the massive amount of rainwater, animals that mainly live in the water are having issues as well. So with the problems facing wildlife in Texas, how can one assist?

What Can A Central Texan Due To Help The Austin Wildlife Rescue?

Per the organization, as stated to KXAN:

“If you’re not sure if a wild animal needs help or not, please give us a call, and our staff will be happy to help."

Reaching out the organization is simple. By phoning 512-472-9453, you can report an animal having problems due to the situation caused by the heavy rain that the Central Texas area has seen.

As the damage from the storm is still being uncovered, we will have more information when it becomes available.