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Fla Dem

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1. OMG, what a shame. Surprised we don't hear of this type of thing happening more often.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Mon Aug 29, 2016, 10:51 AM

Aug 2016

When there is a natural disaster like the flooding in Louisiana, or the forest fires on the west coast, I think about all the animals that never had a chance to escape. But then I think, it's nature; for the most part beyond our control.

And yes, before some asks, I care about the humans too.

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More than 300 reindeer killed by lightning in Norway - graphic photo [View all] malaise Aug 2016 OP

OMG, what a shame. Surprised we don't hear of this type of thing happening more often. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author bluedye33139 Aug 2016 #6

Oh, how sad! CrispyQ Aug 2016 #2

A first for me as well malaise Aug 2016 #8

And that's how random our world is True Dough Aug 2016 #3

Nature rules malaise Aug 2016 #9

That's crazy. Glassunion Aug 2016 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author bluedye33139 Aug 2016 #5

oh my... Younemeen Aug 2016 #7

"nature running its course" is leaving them to decompose. Too late for meat salvage... Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #10