More than 30,000 Washington residents have fled their homes due to flooding caused by deep snow melting in warm, rainy conditions. Many horse owners are evacuating their horses or moving them to high ground.

Josie Owens of Carnation had to make a decision as to which of the 30 horses in her care to send to Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe for safekeeping, and which to keep at home.

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