Orphaned Wild Foal Crying for Mom on Outer Banks Nearly Collapsed NC Group Steps In
An orphaned wild foal was found crying for its mother on the Outer Banks barely able to stand. A local rescue group intervened just in time. Im not crying youre crying.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund discovered the foal alone and distressed. Without intervention it would have died within days. The horses may be wild but theyre still protected and loved by the community.
WRAL News covered the rescue and the organizations efforts to save the young horse.
The Outer Banks wild horses are descendants of Spanish mustangs dating back centuries. Theyre a living piece of history and the locals take their protection seriously.
Rescue stories like this remind us that compassion for animals reflects something important about human character.
The foal is now being bottle fed and monitored. The goal is eventual release back to the wild herd once its strong enough to survive independently.
Rescuers named the foal – because of course they did – and updates on its progress go viral regularly. The internet loves a baby animal survival story.
The wild horse population faces ongoing challenges from development and storms. Groups like the Corolla Wild Horse Fund work constantly to protect them.
Rescue June 2021
