Mule Crew Delivers Insulin to Flood-Struck North Carolina Resident

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A group of mule drivers was assisting in the delivery of medical supplies and other essentials to Storm Helene flood victims in inaccessible parts of western North Carolina on September 30.
This footage captured by Cajun Navy 2016, a Louisiana-based search-and-rescue nonprofit, shows volunteers on mules transporting insulin supplies to David Neel, a Black Mountain resident whose road was washed out, on Monday.
The delivery was coordinated between Cajun Navy 2016 and local group Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, according to the ranch.
More supplies, including food, water, batteries, lights, work gloves, and brooms, would be delivered to people in the Black Mountain area, the ranch said on Facebook.
“The devastation in the mountains has broken all of our hearts,” they added.

[@keensab]

At this point, I think these small communities should always maintain a herd of mules and horses as backup transportation.

[@grumpyoldman7948]

Grumpy Old Man (my husband) and I are diabetics. Delivery of insulin and other medications have been on my heart and mind throughout this disaster. Thank God for the Cajun Navy and other volunteers.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Cajun Navy are the best.

[@Brenda0312F]

This is the America I remember! 😍 Neighbors helping neighbors..😍

[@Integrity02]

its still out there but "THEY" just dont show it.

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

this group came all the way from Louisiana (to western NC, to help)

[@ride1123]

Ok. But how much are they going to charge for the insulin $1000/vile? $2000/vile? Tell me they aren't going to 'give it away' to these poor people like they're some kind of communists. Jesus help us! They're giving free medical supplies to people in need, like a bunch of socialists!

[@CountryAndProud]

They arent even neighbors. That's the Cajun Navy from Lousiana. Traveling half way across the country to help folks they never even heard of.

[@gregking2571]

​@@CountryAndProudYeah. They're always helping others during natural disasters, especially hurricanes and floods. Very good people.

[@SK-ut6tw]

This is why I have horses and mules. Beautiful animals. Man's best friend next to the dog.

[@kimcircagirl474]

Amen

[@jacobpoucher]

Atv would have been faster and cheaper.

[@gembearer67]

@@jacobpoucher Gas is in short supply in these remote areas, what with the power being out. Power poles & lines destroyed....

[@jacobpoucher]

@@gembearer67 cool story. Most atvs get almost 50mpg.

[@KyleEvra-15]

ATV can't handle hills. 😂

[@bethwitschey5046]

Yeah for mules!! Thank God for the Cajun Navy!! Neighbor loving neighbor.

[@ride1123]

I think what you meant to say is, these people handing out supplies for free are socialists and must be stopped. Trump 2024

[@TheOffroadCamper]

Horses, oxen, and mules ruled this country is the leading form of transportation for several hundred years it’s cool to see them going back to work

[@SusiesRepeat]

All these animals save us in time of need. Our modem contrivances ie cars trucks will be no use in a prolonged disaster or nuclear holocaust.

[@kordak197]

When modern technology and incompetence fail, the tried and true prevails.

[@TucalotaLongears]

These volunteer mule packers are saving lives. Thank you for making mules rock stars. From one mule owner to another THANK YOU !

[@ride1123]

Volunteers? No charge? You mean communism? OK bud, go vote Harris if you want to help your neighbors for free. Maga charges for our services because we aren't no socialists, you understand?

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Cajun Navy Forever! Apparently not all their life-saving conveyances are boats! Mules for the win. They are smart, strong and sure-footed. “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

Did you see their post about the bears? 🤣🤣 They ran into a young bear and were not happy about it, let's just say... I guess they don't have many bears in LA.

[@user-ln2hg2oe4c]

The video is dated from 2016 - this is not from Helene. ABC News posted this and is lying to the people.

[@treatstreats7149]

Give the mules love and the volunteers!

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Thank God for animals and men who know what these horses and mules can do! That is God's power.

[@lts14fan45]

Amen!

[@deborahdufel1664]

And women! There are many who are risking their lives with the Cajun Navy, folks.

[@ebkawadler7904]

Never underestimate the resourcefulness of back country neighbors !

[@cezarsanchez4538]

This really made me cry I love America

[@ChosenCarter-ln7xs]

Ikr 💛

[@carola7539]

Yes let's keep it

[@ride1123]

The number of people who see socialism and approve of it disgusts me. let me guess, you hate trump? and love giving out free things to poor people? pretty obvious you're a communist, say no more.

[@HeywoodJablowme-d4t]

God bless those volunteers coming up with horses knowing that the roads are slick….keep the horses and people safe!!!!

[@robertskelton2576]

Mules not horses

[@TheBaldr]

@@robertskelton2576 both

[@tuc1113]

​@robertskelton2576 a combination of both. The men were riding horses needed to help bring the mules in.

[@copperhopperwarren4788]

​. ahhh. .... BIG NOPE ALL 4 are MULES... Hint* try chking out the ears next time before commenting .

[@HeywoodJablowme-d4t]

@@copperhopperwarren4788 horses and mules both.

[@julsjewels3185]

Mules are rock stars!!!! Thank you!!!

[@lorimcclaskey5179]

God bless these people and the mules

[@ride1123]

Why? Because they're socialists giving out 'free supplies' to 'poor people'!? I'm so confused by republicans, we dont hand out free services, that is for the democrats, idiot.

[@Lisargarza]

I just love that my country has people like this in it.

[@imtweetydiva29]

I heard about these amazing men,women, and mules! These are the true heros!❤

[@delorestaylor8114]

I’m proud of my Appalachian heritage more so now than ever before.🙏🏻🐾🕊🌲❤️🦌

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

The people with the mules are from Louisiana (the Cajun Navy), but I'm with you... seeing people step up to lend a hand to their neighbor, and disregard the noise of life, makes one proud to be from such a wonderful community/area.

[@Dayna-n1k]

This is the America I love. Just when I thought all was lost! God Bless your beautiful heart and soul!

[@ride1123]

Sounds like communism, but I wouldn't expect someone like you to know the difference.

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

This was the Cajun Navy! The have done thousands of supply runs, well checks and rescues at this point. 👏👏

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I love these stories. Good people getting it done with mules. Awesome!

[@teresabarker5645]

I have tears pouring right now. This is what I needed to see today. Thank you to the amazing people and animals that are saving people in need. God bless all of you.

[@vpej8508]

Thank You Mule team!!! In our modern times this mule team still shows that 🐎 🐴 Power is still the most reliable. Horses are awesome, but mules are smarter, very sure footed and great traveling and packing animals. Thank You for helping people in need. Americans helping Americans! ❤

[@nonamegivenatbirth]

I love horses and have had them for 35 years. Mules are very different-you don’t ride a mule like a horse. 😉

[@ernwambles2427]

These are the heroes in all of this storm issues. God bless you.

[@yellowtommytanker]

Diabetic here in the UK... You guys are heroes & absolute lifesavers! I don't pray but hope everyone stays safe when Hurricane Milton makes landfall 👍👍👍

[@brendawallace6332]

I think its fantastic how you use all kinds of ways to get to these people who are cut off from everything . It's a good job there are people who will go out of their way to help. If it had happened here in Britain we would have no chance. Good health ,keep safe. I'll say prayers for everyone❤

[@frankmiller7721]

Getting things done by whatever means necessary...👍.

[@ChristopherHendrix-w9c]

It’s absolutely amazing

[@JescaML]

Democrats don’t think we should be helping the victims because they are protecting that area for unknown reason and don’t want aid.

[@ride1123]

yep, like a bunch of communists, helping these poor people for free. it's disgusting. This is the worst part of the demorats, doing things like this, socialist to the max. so gross.

[@rubyus7332]

I’m in tears! Americans, stay strong! ❤️ Give good food to mules 😊

[@babyjuggernaught8203]

Let's go Cajun Navy! Thankyou from NC 💞🙏

[@TeasLouise]

Army also brought in mules and horses. Yes we still have a cavalry. and they still train horses and mules for this sort of thing, thank goodness.. I dated a cavalry officer when I was still showing horses, They came to do a display at the show. It was magnificent.

[@AkbarZeb-p6f]

Very cool.

[@Deebo420]

That's what makes America great !!

[@jamietwigg5152]

Army hasn't brought in any horses, quit lying, the only military here right now is National Guard.

[@krishadyn5211]

@colinquinn7516 Please stop making up political stuff.

[@gentlegiants1974]

My Percherons always start in the winter, never get stuck in the snow, are great on steep hills, and are EMP proof. lol. Plus they are always glad to see me, and I can talk to them and get a response. Hope all those folks suffering are able to make it through the hard times ahead.

[@lynnpetti3817]

Well done gentlemen. You are heroes. Thank you !

[@dorothydejong9305]

Old school still works! Wonderful!

[@MegaSnow121]

So touching to see! This is the America I know and love! God bless these volunteers - and their awesome mules. So glad this couple could get the supplies they needed. ❤

[@JACKTOTTER]

government would never consider a simple solution like this. Thanks to all the helpers,

[@rachelburgener819]

AMEN thank you for kind compassionate helpers. 🥰🇺🇸✝️🙏🏻❤️😀

[@devilmecare]

I'm sure if they owned a heard of mules they would.

[@JACKTOTTER]

@@devilmecare Yeah they still have horses and mules, why not? or they could rent them? really easy but we know the government will not do anything that makes sense

[@devilmecare]

@@JACKTOTTER maybe the governors should have asked for them instead of telling President Biden they had what they needed.

[@goatgirl5968]

At least the government made the insulin affordable. Thanks Joe!

[@lllm299news]

God bless those people helping and those stranded.

[@rebeccahickman2713]

The difference between rural and Florida. Floridians were simply complaining about no help coming no neighbors helping out. We need to be ready to dig in and help each other out in extreme circumstances. Stop waiting for help to come. It may not be possible to eat to you for weeks or months. Thank God for hard working kind people putting others first.

[@jennieridgley-fd5xr]

The way they used to deliver supplies. Still works today

[@rfergy77ify]

Thank you to the mules. Give them extra loving and treats. They deserve it. And thank you to kind hearted Americans.

[@patriciapenich1435]

Thank you, and God bless. ❤

[@michalwintz7083]

Thank God for y'all. Your mules are heroes. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@melsgalleria]

I have to say, seeing these communities come together and help each other has been just a beautiful display of love.

[@laurenlowery5799]

God bless these people. Americans will always help Americans❤

[@mardyneszelc9771]

WONDERFUL 👏 Can you imagine it's horrible to be in this situation when one is well. Even more trying when illness is added. Thank goodness for special people!

[@jimsterling9930]

God Bless you and anyone who was in the hurricane.

[@eileenhudson4934]

Those people will get things done..by whatever means necessary!!thats how they are!!!God bless them for all they do and will do.♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@Debrasvantasticjourney]

These folks are the heart of America.

[@lisagardner5157]

Im glad you are able to get some supplies to you.

[@lillievalentine8800]

Americans are just awesome.

[@missalbania9260]

God bless all of the Americans helping each other and bless all of the animals that are helping too!!

[@judytruesdell6816]

Such an UNDER rated animal. mules are wonderful. So dependable.

[@NicholaLewis]

These people and their rides are amazing 👏👏👏❤

[@tribecca626]

These people are amazing. 💜

[@lindaelston4728]

God bless them for helping. Beautiful people, beautiful animals!!!!! THANK YOU!!

[@opulentlilt455]

God bless the sure footed mules! Love this story.

[@iowa51106]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@hotgenlee]

Awesome job,you and your mules are what's restoring hope for humanity

[@lts14fan45]

Yes!! I was just telling my husband several days ago that I really felt like all hope was lost for this country; then I see videos like this. Makes me cry with joy to realize people are out there who truly care for others.

[@lindastewart8815]

GOD BLESS THOSE WITH MULES GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING KEEP UP THE TRULY GREAT JOB PRAYER'S TO THOSE GOOD THAT ARE NEEDING HELP

[@Periwinkleblue.]

This is amazing. Thank you to these folks and their faithful animals.❤

[@maryanngregory4750]

God bless and keep them safe and well. My heart is aching for you all from Montana

[@cezarsanchez4538]

Thank you lord Jesus

[@lillygirl7238]

Americans always deliver. Bless them and their animals. 💕💕💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tiffanycollins296]

I cried. America at its finest. These sweet people waiting for life saving medication and the heroes that brought it. Their government no where to be found.

[@lucybyrd1810]

We have mules in our family here in Florida and Georgia. I am glad that people are now noticing the value of mules. It's sad this had to happen ❤❤

[@tinymoore5859]

Long live the Cajun Navy !!! Love from Mississippi.

[@GiovannaCatanzarite]

Take good care of the mules and each other!

[@inquiringmind2852]

This is unbelievable. Thank God for angels on mule back! HUGS AND PRAYERS TO ALL❣️

[@brosisparty4194]

❤❤❤

[@user-ln2hg2oe4c]

The video is dated 2016! It's marked on the video.

[@inquiringmind2852]

😅🤣😂

[@brosisparty4194]

@@user-ln2hg2oe4c it’s worse now than 2016

[@user-ln2hg2oe4c]

@@brosisparty4194 MUCH worse. Look who's lying to the public - this YT channel is from ABC - shocker! The MSM is lying to the public reposting footage from 8 years ago to minimize the severity of the damage.

[@johnle6982]

Humanity at its finest. There is still hope for this world.

[@ncg5560]

This is how it used to be. People helping others in any way they can. OH, no helicopters, no problem, just hitch up the mules and horses. Thank you Lord for these determined people. 🙏

[@kevinthorrington2131]

This world has some hope…there are good people!

[@Nothanks450]

Thank you so so much

[@americafirst9144]

Bless you all.

[@OrbAttraction]

What a blessing these folks are to all the other folks in need.... These are the times I am honored to be an American ✌🏽🇺🇲🫶🏽

[@grama9094]

"We the people" are awesome! ❤

[@christinev8337]

Though the government abandoned us…our fellow Americans never will. I’m in Western NC. No one is coming to save us. We have to save each other now.

[@vickietaylor2850]

A lot of people have been helped. But nobody is safe from disasters. The government can’t stop them and all you can do is be as prepared as you can.

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

This group is from Louisiana, and there are other groups in WNC from all over. I'm not sure where you are, but I hope that you get the support that you need there! I know some areas have received a LOT of help, but some seem to have been overlooked. I know that there are plenty of people still heading into NC, with a variety of gear (whether supplies or heavy equipment for clearing roads). But regardless - I hope that some of them are heading your way!

[@ajbarrett857]

If by "the government " you mean the GOP-dominated House of Representatives, you're right. They just declined to pass disaster relief spending & sashsyed off on vacay!

[@katdog221]

Wonderful of these men to help.

[@emmsue1053]

God Bless you all. Britain is with you. Big thanks to the wonderful mules and their owners too.

[@DunGone-l8q]

Thank you,...each one of you and God's beautiful mules!!! ❤❤❤

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

There are still a few men left who know how to get things done. When we are gone good luck.

[@stacybrittain9448]

God bless the Mule Crew. What a beautiful service to our fellow americans and to this country. Thank you.

[@onealmason5046]

GOD Bless these folks!

[@tanana2070]

What a glorious sight!! Incredible animals!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Amazingly creative and resilient. Americans at their very best.

[@phoenixgirl9467]

That's the American Spirit right there!! ❤️🇺🇸

[@janetthielbar4444]

Inspirational. This is what true Americans do. God bless

[@jenniferwhitaker2156]

GOD BLESS THEM

[@mothermedicinemusic]

The magnitude of devastation and lost persons is just now being revealed. It’s massive, the mud and clay of those mountains I’m sure has buried some forever, not to be found. There will be bones found years from now. The volume of water and mud has changed the whole river systems flowing thru these mountains. This is years of restoration, years.

[@theusher2893]

Cowboys will ALWAYS come to the rescue.

[@NighDarke]

Did none of yall notice this was watermarked with "cajun navy 2016"? This is not from the recent hurricanes, this is from way back in 2016.

[@marymullens7948]

God Bless You Guys!!!

[@LawrenceBoudolf]

Great idea. Mules are beasts of burden. They are strong, surefooted and equipped for this type of work. God bless the mules and their caregivers.

[@Theire1]

I have been a prepper ever since Katrina , I would not refuse help from any one but I also would rather be able to help than need it .

[@ramonacapps5071]

Yeah I gotta say I was really kind of surprised how unprepared people were I know it was an unprecedented amount of water but especially after hurricane Matthew but people forget so quickly

[@GurnBograt1986]

The Cajun Navy are real Heroes!!!!!! Absolute Heroes!!!

[@jimoakes3623]

God bless all these volunteers

[@Brenda-on7hy]

Sometimes the old ways are best. Thank goodness for the mules.

[@Hurpdurpdipidydoo]

All Americans need to learn from these people, they depend on one another, not the government

[@lindasouthern2036]

Bless them!!

[@dootdoot1867]

God bless you guys taking care of each other.

[@enaid54]

We should be able to learn a lot about survival and preparedness after this.

[@alanconnors8881]

God bless all the those who volunteer