Here’s the link to the Seattle KOMO 4 News story that aired tonight: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Chimpanzees-survive-close-call-with-Cle-Elum-wildfire-168549526.html
Eric Johnson and videographer Eric Jensen did a great job with this story and we were so glad to have them out again today.
I should admit that J.B. dreamed up and built Young’s Hill. I did encourage him… and I helped by setting a few fence posts, along with dozens of volunteers. And the sanctuary itself was started by Keith LaChappelle and a team of people who came together to make it possible.
Thanks to everyone for continuing to support the journey of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees. Everyone who has supported us over the years is part of the sanctuary – we are thankful to you all and now also to the firefighters who did, indeed, protect the dream.
We were thrilled to see Foxie scale that post today and even more thrilled that her accomplishment made it on TV! Every day there’s some new step that the chimps take or new discovery that they make – that’s what sanctuary is all about.
That was a great story JB and Diana. I watched it at both 5 and 6:30. I was also so thrilled when they showed Foxie climbing the post for the first time. I must admit I teared up while watching. The chimps just keep showing how resilient they are. And I believe it has a lot to do with the love and care they have found at CSNW. Thank you again to everyone at CSNW. I was also glad to hear you both giving thanks to the firefighters for their work in saving those throughout Cle Elum. That’s what makes you so special.