to reach those four still missing were suspended after a fire broke out on board this cripple ed vessel. the commander jon reed spoke with cnn a short time ago. we had to suspend our search for the four persons on board as a fire started on board. and the vessel continued to be unstable. our first priority is the safety of the e responders as well as the public. and so doing that, once we are able to ensure their safety, through securing the vessel and ensuring it s stable by assessment, we will then work through the possibilities of trying to get back on board and location the individuals. the 71,000 ton ship began listing heavily after leaving the port of brunswick, georgia, overnight. britney jones of wjx the t is with us now.
because i know you guys partner with people dogs, pigs, cats, rabbits, whatever needs saving. what have you experienced so fa with the storm? this is unusual for typical storm rescue because typically we have more warning. we are more of a i guess for lack of a better word, we re no in there as first responders, but as pre- responders we go in before the storm to try to get dogs out of harm s way. the to save them from any potential damage in a shelter, but also to make room for the dogs that would come after. in this particular case we ve had significant issues with the forecasting trying to figure ou where it s going next to get things have the way. when there are shelters for all doggies and people have to evaluate, they have to go somewhere. sean, you were there to help al kinds of creatures and people. we ve seen you guys do it. i know sometimes people look at you guys and say listen, these are great people coming out of the goodness of your hearts, it s very organized very de
i know that you guys, dogs, pigs, rabbits, whatever needs saving, tell us what you have experienced so far. this is unusual for storm rescue because we have more warning. we are more of for lack of a better word, not first responders but pre-responders. we go in before the storm and try to get dogs out of harm s way, save them from any potential damage in the shelter but make room for dogs that come after and in this case you had significant issues with forecasting trying to figure out where it is going next. shannon: there are shoulders full of dogs forced to evacuate, they have to go somewhere. you were there, we have seen guys do it. sometimes people look at you and say these are great people but it is very organized. you have seen the training.
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