Rescue center receives record number of animals following Thursday storms
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota says it received 257 new animals on Thursday, marking a new record for the center.
The Roseville-based facility says it anticipates more animals being dropped off on Friday, including squirrels and birds that fell from trees during the storms.
Severe weather rolled through the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin Thursday, prompting a tornado warning in Minneapolis. While a tornado didn't materialize in Minneapolis, one was produced just across the Wisconsin border between Hammond and New Richmond.
Before bringing an animal in, WRC encouraged people to make sure the animal is obviously injured. The center also recommends filling out an admit form in advance.
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