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Endangered orangutans released into the wild after Borneo fires

The rescued apes were pulled from wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September; conservationists call the release a milestone, and the forest is still standing.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN Tonight
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe promised you this one: the critically endangered orangutans rescued from the Borneo wildfires in August and September are tonight back in the wild, released into the forest the fires nearly took from them.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, I love this. They lost everything, and now they get to start over, which is basically what my vision board calls a growth opportunity.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen many homecomings, Vera, and few came with a forest.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock has the forecast, and I hope the orangutans get better weather than we do.

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