These Beautiful Wild Horses From North Carolina Made It Out Of Hurricane Florence Completely Unharmed

Sep 25, 2018 by apost team

Hurricane Florence, a category 4 storm, was one of the nation's worst natural disasters to ever hit the East Coast. Among the hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians that evacuated from this monstrous storm, many feared that the state's wild horses wouldn't make it out as well.

North Carolina is most famous for its wild horses. The state has even applied strenuous laws that forbade anyone from riding and touching these majestic animals. But, the state offers wonderful tours where horse lovers can see them roam in their natural settings. When the hurricane finally ebbed from nearly a category 5 strength, many locals worried how the wild horses were fairing during the destruction. Alas, all of the wild horses were found alive and well.

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Utilizing their natural instincts, the wild horses traveled far to a safe distance, possibly days before the storm even touched North Carolina's shore. They are usually found roaming around the state's Outer Banks, a 200-mile-long stretch of barrier islands and uncluttered beaches. Local wildlife experts knew beforehand that these horses would be okay. In fact, the famous wild horses have survived for hundreds of years and are stated to be very sensitive to severe changes to the weather.

Even though the experts predicted that the horses would be alright, many people were elated when they had actually seen them return to their territories. All of the horses looked healthy and jolly. Cape Hatteras National Seashore reported that the wild horses on Ocracoke Island had returned to their spot as well. The rich history of North Carolina's wild horses dates back over 500 years ago. Some adamantly believe that a Spanish explorer, Lucas Vasquez de Allyon, had left behind his horses and that's how it all began.

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