As the Claremont Fire continues burning in the Boise Foothills, some Boise neighbors say they’re seeing more wildlife in their neighborhoods.
East End resident Swana Stokes said seeing deer in nearby Fort Boise Park is nothing new. However, she said the number of animals appearing in and around the neighborhood has noticeably increased since the fire started on Monday.
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“But with the fire and everything happening, there has been that influx of animals and wildlife. There have been more deer than usual, more hawks and birds and kestrels… and that’s been really interesting—and kind of scary—to see,” she said…