Man saves 1000 animals during California fires

[Catherine]

There are still incredible stories coming out of California. The owner of a nature preserve called Safari West stayed behind when every one else was evacuated. His own house burned to the ground. He  stayed with the animals. The story of his night fighting the fire alone is the stuff of legends. It should become a movie. He just did everything he needed to all night long. Lots of garden hoses helped. He had to keep hosing himself down. He couldn't save all his buildings. Some of his fences are gone, but he saved the animals.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/specialsect...west-owner


This is an amazing story. He just ran from fire crisis to fire crisis and never gave up. He is certainly very creative and resourceful. 
He must have a very good bond with his animals. They trusted him enough to let him move them to safety when it was needed.
I am glad that funds are coming in to help him rebuilt. He deserves all the help he can get.
The other remarkable thing is his age. He is 76 years old. He is certainly not slowing down and "acting his age".