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By Jenna Sundel
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A baby piglet at a zoo in Texas was killed in a tornado on Tuesday.
"We do our absolute best to keep everything positive here at the Giraffe Inn and Safari but today is a hard day," the organization wrote on a GoFundMe.
Why It Matters
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado watches for parts of central Oklahoma and North Texas as severe storms were expected in the area.
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Counties in North and South Carolina could also see some tornadoes after watches were issued for multiple counties on Wednesday.
Tornado watches are often issued a few hours before a storm hits to warn the public about a developing threat for tornadoes. A tornado warning will be issued if there is an imminent danger to life and property, which means people should seek shelter immediately.
What To Know
Giraffe Inn and Safari is located in New Boston, Texas, which was hit by a tornado early Tuesday morning.
The fundraiser's organizer, Misty Links, shared an update after the storm hit.
"With gratitude we can report that none of our team was injured. Some of our buildings and pens were not as fortunate," Links said on the GoFundMe, which has raised nearly $8,000.
Links said the animals are "all fine, located, and secure," with the exception of two piglets.
One is being nursed back to health, but another was killed in the storm.
At least three tornadoes were confirmed amid the storms, according to Accuweather.
A tornado in Irving, Texas, caused an apartment building to partially collapse. No injuries were reported.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said he received reports of three fatalities and six injuries due to the severe weather.
"Damage assessments are currently underway. At this time, initial reports indicate homes damaged and trees down in Madison, Perry, Warren, and Wayne counties," Reeves said on X.
What People Are Saying
Links, on GoFundMe: "This storm could've truly demolished our entire safari if it had moved by as little as twenty feet but Jesus was absolutely with us. We are rattled but resilient. It brings us so much joy to be a fixture in our community and we hope to be able to continue that legacy."
What Happens Next
The severe weather is expected to move north and east. Thunderstorm watches and warnings are in effect in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland.
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