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Orphaned Opossums Find New Lease on Life
16 Oct
Summary
- Six orphaned baby opossums were released after months of rehabilitation.
- A mother opossum died, leaving six babies to be rescued.
- The opossums received care from Twin Harbors Wildlife Center.
Six orphaned baby opossums have been released into the wild following a successful rehabilitation period lasting several months. The rescue began tragically when their mother was struck and killed by a vehicle, but six of her offspring survived.
Montesano Police Department Officer O'Connor collaborated with the Twin Harbors Wildlife Center to provide care for the orphaned opossums. This nonprofit organization, based in Montesano, frequently rehabilitates various wildlife, including squirrels and birds.
Opossums are vital to local ecosystems, assisting in the control of insect populations and pests like rats and mice. The successful release marks a positive outcome for these young animals and the wildlife center's dedicated efforts.
