![]() In October 2003, the bodies of five wild horses were found on Harkers Island after Hurricane Isabel, the Charlotte Observer reported that year. The herds at Corolla and Shackleford Banks typically survive such storms without causalities, but deaths have been reported among wild horses elsewhere on the coast. National Weather Service forecasters say coastal counties could see storm surge 7 feet above normal, 10 to 15 inches of rain, tornadoes and power outages. The National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Dorian, which has sustained winds of 105 mph, will be near Category 2 strength (winds up to 110 mph) when it passes “dangerously close” - or over - the Outer Banks Thursday or Friday. ![]() Counties bordering the state’s coastal rivers, bays and sounds have also issued mandatory evacuations, urging residents to leave Wednesday. Roy Cooper called for an evacuation of the state’s barrier islands, including the Outer Banks, Bogue Banks and Shackleford Banks. ![]() ![]() A manager will stay with the horses during the storm, she said. Puckett says the Corolla Wild Horse Fund rescue farm is stocking up on hay and grain, and has filled troughs with extra water. ![]()
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