Camels and Zebras Occupying the Highway at Dawn... Traced Back to Their Origin

by Heo Midam

Published 30 Jan.2024 11:10(KST)

Updated 30 Jan.2024 13:09(KST)

Police "Rescued a total of 10 animals including zebras, camels, and ponies"

On the 27th (local time), a commotion occurred on a highway in Indiana, USA, as animals evacuated. [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

A fire broke out in a trailer transporting animals in the United States, and zebras, camels, and other animals waiting to be rescued were seen slowly wandering on the road.

On the 27th (local time), British daily The Guardian and others reported that a fire occurred around 2 a.m. on a highway in Indiana on a trailer carrying circus animals. Officer Steven Glass said, "We rescued a total of 10 animals, including 5 zebras, 4 camels, and 1 pony, by pulling them out of the smoke-filled trailer."

The police fenced off the area to contain the animals, and shortly after, another circus vehicle arrived to transport the animals. Fortunately, both the animals and the trailer driver were safely rescued. However, during the rescue process, two police officers inhaled smoke and were taken to the hospital. They are currently receiving treatment and have been discharged.

Zebras evacuating. <br>Photo by AP Yonhap News

Zebras evacuating.
Photo by AP Yonhap News

A video capturing the scene of the animal rescue was also shared on social media. In the released footage, the animals did not run away but calmly followed the police officers' guidance. The police fed hay directly to the animals, and some animals grazed on grass by the roadside. The animals quietly wandered on the road before being rescued.

The video became a hot topic locally. Netizens responded with comments such as "Thank you for saving the animals' lives," "We should praise the bravery of the police officers," "Amazing. Glad both the animals and people were safely rescued," and "Thanks to the police officers who saved the animals."

[Image source=AP Yonhap News]

The fire was investigated to have been caused by a malfunction in the trailer equipment. The highway was closed for about 4 hours and 30 minutes and reopened around 6:30 a.m. the same day.