Hurricane Fiona: Sable Island horses likely to come under swipe of fierce storm
All scheduled flights for visitors have been cancelled while a small team of officials prepared to shelter in place on the island, with team members busy securing materials and equipment to minimize possible damage, Parks Canada representative Jennifer Nicholson said.
But the horses, which are not indigenous to the sandbar and are believed to have been brought by European sailors in the 18th century, have practically no natural cover on the isle.Story continues below advertisement “Over the last two centuries, the horses of Sable Island have adapted remarkably well to their environment. During inclement weather the horses act instinctively and seek shelter in groups in the lee of the dunes for protection,” Nicholson said.
Fiona could be a “little stronger” than 2019’s Hurricane Dorian, Robichaud said. Dorian slammed though Halifax as an intense post-tropical storm, knocking down trees, cutting power, and blowing over a large construction crane.© 2022 Reuters
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