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East End Triage Center, Offering Emergency Treatment for Wildlife, Opens in East Hampton

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Missy Hargaves, Jeffrey Colle and Kathleen Mulcahy at the opening of the East End Triage Center. COURTESY CHRISTINE SAAR

Missy Hargaves, Jeffrey Colle and Kathleen Mulcahy at the opening of the East End Triage Center. COURTESY CHRISTINE SAAR

Dan Stark on Jun 18, 2025
The East End Triage Center opened its doors in East Hampton on Friday, June 13, as the newest outpost of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. Located on Goodfriend Road... more

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