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Flooding cuts off Ingram wildlife rescue as owner works alone to save animals
By KEYE at CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Kerr County flooding hits Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram again, worse than last year. Owner Katie Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters to save animals as roads remain impassable.
Key takeaway Owner Katie Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters to save animals as roads remain impassable.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The flooding of Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of rural areas in Travis County's neighboring communities to extreme weather events. As Katie Buck works alone to save the animals, the situation underscores the need for emergency preparedness and support systems in isolated areas. The fact that roads remain impassable and Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters, highlights the challenges of accessing remote locations during natural disasters. This incident also raises concerns about the long-term impact of repeated flooding on local wildlife rescue operations and the dedicated individuals who run them. As the community rallies around Buck Wild Animal Rescue, it will be crucial to consider the broader implications of climate-related disasters on rural animal rescue efforts and the importance of developing strategies to mitigate these effects.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Kerr County flooding hits Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram again, worse than last year. Owner Katie Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters to save animals as roads remain impassable.
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