Unfortunately, tragedies can happen at any time and although the circumstances are terribly sad, positivity sometimes follows in a big way. Often, in times of sadness, we see how friends, neighbors, and community members come together to help others in need.
The San Diego Humane Society stepped up in a big way following a plane crash yesterday. As rescue personnel began assisting families, evacuating their damaged homes, and treating injured people, The Humane Society helped in a slightly different capacity.
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The group quickly mobilized a dedicated team of compassionate workers to help animals in need. When the workers arrived on scene, they did not waste any time getting started with assisting injured and displaced pets. There were several animals taken to The Humane Society’s main campus where they were decontaminated and given medical care.
Due to the plane crash, jet fuel spread across the neighborhood. The fuel landed on pets who were in backyards that happened to be in the path of the plane. The animals needed special bathing to remove the fuel from their fur coats. Other animals may have had smoke inhalation due to the large fire that quickly spread across the neighborhood.
The sheer sadness of this event is undeniable. It is a terrible loss for the victim’s families and a challenging time for the multiple military families that have lost their homes, cars, and belongings.