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Every resident of an Icelandic town was evacuated due to a volcano. Daring rescuers went back to save the pets

Source: Barney Davis

Hundreds of pets have been rescued from Iceland’s town of Grindavik, after they were separated from their owners over threats of an imminent volcanic eruption.

Charities have taken part in a number of rescue efforts in a bid to save animals in the town with rescuers returning to look for animals.

Cats, dogs, hamsters and even hensorders which gave residents minutes to leave. Over 4,000 people were .

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