All Chincoteague Ponies are A-OK

Denise Bowden, the spokesperson for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, announced late this morning that the entire herd count was perfect.  With Hurricane Irene due to hit Chincoteague and Assateague, the Pony Committee members opened gates to higher ground (most notably to the White Hills) and stockpiled hay in several high areas.  Once folks were allowed back on the islands, the Pony Committee went to Assateague and counted noses.  All ponies were safe and sound.