Wild Animals Flee Into Neighborhoods

With rising water levels, the Louisiana SPCA said normally quiet neighborhoods might start seeing displaced animals in their back yards. And neighbors said they’re already seeing more wild animals.

Some neighbors have reported seeing birds of prey and red foxes. Residents in the Algiers Point neighborhood have reported multiple wild animal sightings. The Louisiana SPCA said it’s to be expected due to the rising water levels of the river, forcing animals from their natural habitats. Meanwhile, neighbors said they’re worried that snakes and other animals that can hurt companion animals.

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