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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Update and the Bears of the Lab Valley Area

Today is a big day. It's a "Red Flag" day, with extreme fire danger. The winds will be 30 mph and the humidity close to zero. There was a Town Hall for evacuated people last evening, and fire officials seemed obsessed with getting through today before thinking beyond it.

After today, temperatures will plummet to below zero. A foot of snow is forecasted to fall this weekend. They said that the snow will slow the fires but probably not put them out. The big issue for homeowners is that electricity is out for the evacuation area so there is no heat. Pipes will freeze if we cannot go to our houses to drain them. It seems as if the sheriff is working on a plan to escort home owners to their houses so that they can prepare for the frigid temperatures.

I am thinking of our wildlife. I put together the best footage of bears from Lab Valley since we moved there in late August. You'll see all sorts of bears including cubs and a huge male. The footage of one young bear was taken in a spot that might have been burned. I hope that she's out of the way of the flames.

Check out the video. I love our bears, and I hope that they are okay.

23 comments:

  1. we have your wonderful place in our thoughts...a nd the bears the lions and the mooses... and all the birds... and we hope that they can escape from this awful flames...

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  2. More prayers coming your way. It is always sad to think about how the animals are losing their habitat - not to mention the humans losing theirs. But it will be interesting to learn from your blog how the recovery goes after the fire is out. Hope those bears had not started hibernating in harms way!

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  3. We too are routing for everyone. Terrifying time for all.

    Kiersten

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  4. Tracking you from Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Bless you and the animals. Praying for your homes and safety.

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  5. KB a doubled edged sword...you want the snow to help with the fires but dang those cold temperatures
    Sending hugs and prayers for all 2 and four leggers. Thank you for the video
    Hugs Cecilia

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  6. I hope there will enough snow to make a difference.

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  7. We got 9" of snow yesterday and were hoping maybe your area would get a big dump to help with the fires. It may not kill the fires but I bet it would help slow them. We are thinking of you and hoping your area is spared.

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  8. We pray for you and for the animals in danger's way constantly. Frozen pipes are no good either. This is such a stressful situation :-(

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  9. I'm thinking of you and the animals that are in the way of the fires. I sure hope that the snow, at least, slows the down and the fires can be brought under control.

    Take care, stay well!

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  10. I hope the snow comes sooner and also brings rain. Scary times for all the wildlife,hope you had time to pack all you need. XXXX

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  11. We have our paws crossed for your home and all the others in the area. We're worried about the bears and all the wildlife too.

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  12. I am thinking now of the bears, as well as all the humans and other wildlife living in the fire danger area.

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  13. We're thinking of you and sending prayers. We sure hope all the critters are okay too.

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  14. Thinking of all those, both human and animal, who are being displaced by all the horrible fires...

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  15. We can so relate to these fires and the havoc they create. I'm praying for all those affected and all the precious animals in its path.

    Have a fabulous day. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  16. Hari OM
    I join these prayers... YAM xx

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  17. Such a terrible time for all. The anxiety levels must be so high. We hope you can get to your houses and take care of what has to be done. Lots of prayers coming your way.

    And we will keep all the wildlife in our thoughts and prayers too. We do love those bears.

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  18. We are praying for all creatures great and small in the path of the fire.

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  19. my heart is breaking thinking of all the wildlife in the path of the fires. and all the homes and businees and people that are displaced or homeless. praying for all of you in the path of these monsters...I hope Shyla and Hachi are doing well back in the empty home. has to be scary for them..

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  20. I did not get a vdieo of it, but Beau does the marking of a giant powder puff bush, just like this bear, he scratches his back on it. only did it once and did not have the camera

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  21. Thoughts and prayers flowing your way. Stay safe.

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  22. The last cub was determined to take your camera. How do you keep them so secure

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