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Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Mules aiding Helene victims in NC killed on road after leaving pasture
Three mules that worked countless hours getting supplies to Helene victims in western North Carolina escaped their pasture over the weekend and were hit and killed on a nearby road, ranch officials said. Supplies arrive by mule in NC as Helene's death toll tops 130 Officials with Mountain Mule Packer Ranch said a tree came down on a pasture fence Saturday night, and Vader, Amigo, and Kev left the pasture and were hit while on the road. 'We could not be more heartbroken over this incredible loss, and it is with great pain that we share it with you, as we know many of you have also fallen in love with these sweet animals,' officials stated in a Facebook post. 'Please pray for us at Mountain Mule Packers and Mission Mules as we cope with this terrible loss while continuing to go forward in their honor. We know that God can comfort us and show us the way going forward.' Mule Packer Ranch is located in Mount Ulla in Rowan County. VIDEO: Supplies arrive by mule in NC
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mountain Mule Packers reports 3 mules killed after tragic incident
MOUNT ULLA, N.C. (WJHL) — North Carolina's Mountain Mule Packers, which provided Hurricane Helene flood relief in Appalachia, said on social media that three of its mules died after an unfortunate incident. Mountain Mule Packers reported Sunday that three of its mules, Vader, Amigo, and Kev, were tragically killed after escaping from the pasture and being struck in the road. The ranch said a tree fell on the pasture's fence. The ranch said the following in a social media post on Sunday: We could not be more heartbroken over this incredible loss, and it is with great pain that we share it with you, as we know many of you have also fallen in love with these sweet animals. We will forever honor them for their faithful, loyal, and honorable service to others as they were used in training of some of the finest military members our country has, and especially the countless hours of work they have done to help so many families affected by Hurricane Helene. Besides their service, they were more importantly a part of our family, and loved. Please pray for us at Mountain Mule Packers and Mission Mules as we cope with this terrible loss while continuing to go forward in their honor. We know that God can comfort us and show us the way going forward. Mountain Mule Packers News Channel 11 reported on Vader, Amigo and Kev in December when the trio helped bring Christmas magic to the region after Hurricane Helene. That story can be read by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
