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Mules Moving to Higher Ground

Mules that pull the Lehigh Canal barge at Hugh Moore Park being evacuated before storm hits

Humans aren't the only ones preparing for whatever Hurricane Irene brings to the Easton area.

The two mules that power the historic Lehigh Canal boat ride at Hugh Moore Park are being moved the farm where the usually spend the winter in aniticipation of flooding rain.

It was business as usual for the team Friday as familes enjoyed the 40-minute canal tour under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds.

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But staying between the canal and the rising Lehigh River is not an option since the National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for Northampton County.

 

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