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Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: “It was overwhelming”

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A beloved Springfield, Massachusetts, zoo is closed, after significant damage from a powerful macroburst on Saturday. Before the gates at The Zoo in Forest Park can reopen, there’s a lot of work to do to make sure it’s safe for the animals and the people who come to see them. The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable. “It was overwhelming. It was really overwhelming,” said zoo executive director Sarah Tsitso. Enclosures were crushed, narrowly missing animals inside. Fifty-year-old oak trees were ripped from the roots, and debris was scattered everywhere from broken tree limbs.

Trees fell during a macroburst, crushing animal enclosures at The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts.   CBS Boston “To know that every single animal here not only survived but was unharmed and that’s just really remarkable,” Tsitso said.  Since Saturday’s storm, the people who care for the animals are still figuring out how to put their home back together. More than 220 rescue and rehab animals find sanctuary at the zoo, and many have been reshuffled to other parts of the zoo. “At the end of the day, all these animals still live here and no matter what’s happened we still have to feed the animals, clean up after the animals, take care of them and make sure they’re safe and happy and healthy every day,” said Tsitso. The Zoo in Forest Park is a seasonal nonprofit, relying on admission revenue during its limited season. “We’re losing out on $35,000 of revenue every week that we’re closed,” said Tsitso. “

So, the financial part is daunting.” The public is already stepping up, reaching out to offer donations and help with cleanup, hoping there’s still a staple for this community to come back to. “We were really in a bad place when this happened. You never want to see a place you love have something like this happen to it, but the one good part has really been the community rallying around us and showing their love and support for the animals and for the place that so many people come to every year,” said Tsitso.

Source: Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: “It was overwhelming” – CBS Boston

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Thousands lose power in Massachusetts after wind gusts bring down trees, power lines

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A storm in Massachusetts has left thousands without power after wind gusts brought down trees and power lines around the state.  National Grid reported that more than 20,000 residents were without power for part of the day on Saturday. Eversource reported that over 11,000 customers have been affected. Wind gusts hit up to 55 miles per hour in Boston, with peak gusts hitting 63 miles per hour in Cohasset. Around 229 flights were delayed at Logan Airport and 58 had been canceled.  Woburn tree down Several trees in Woburn blocked roads and ripped down power lines. The Woburn Police Department asked residents to avoid Wyman Street in the area of Park Drive and Watson Lane after a tree took down an entire utility pole and blocked all traffic. 

Source: Thousands lose power in Massachusetts after wind gusts bring down trees, power lines – CBS Boston

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National Guard soldier from Massachusetts injured by deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait

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A Massachusetts Army National Guard member and Boston firefighter was among those injured by a deadly Iranian drone attack​.

Source: National Guard soldier from Massachusetts injured by deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait – CBS Boston

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