Livestock rescued from Kirbyville Auction Barn after major flood [Video]

With the help of local first responders, the owner led the livestock one-by-one to safety with multiple trips by boat.

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — One auction barn owner had to move quickly to save his livestock after major flooding took place in Kirbyville.

Jeff Muckelroy and his family own the Kirbyville Auction Barn located off of Highway 96.

He had over a dozen livestock that he was forced to rescue out of the high water, one at a time.

The water on Highway 96 bridge has decreased and some traffic has been allowed to pass.

However, the Kirbyville Auction Barn is still flooded. Muckelroy says he’s never seen anything quite like it.

Muckelroy has lived in Jasper County his entire life. When he received word that the Kirbyville Auction Barn was taking water, he took swift action.

“I got a call this morning at about 5, 6:00 saying I might want to …