HCSO Obtains Warrant to Excavate at Miranda’s Rescue This Morning

HCSO obtains warrant to excavate at Miranda’s Rescue this morning

State and federal agencies including the FBI and the California Attorney General's Office are on the scene in Fortuna.

Breaking news – search warrant authorizes rescue organization excavation; many animals unaccounted for

[Based on previous information reported by https://humboldtgov.org; Veterinary Practice News will continue to file updates as available; see press conference video below.] Based on previous information, on June 23, 2026, investigators served a second search warrant at Miranda's Rescue.  The warrant authorizes the excavation of the property in an effort to locate deceased animals believed to be buried on site, following up on reports of a large n…

HCSO Executes New Search Warrant at Miranda’s Rescue, Brings Heavy Equipment to Property

Local, state and federal investigators have descended on Miranda's Rescue. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office confirms today's search warrant operation includes the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office, the California Attorney General's Office, the California Department of Justice, the FBI, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Heavy equipment has also been brought to the property as investigators continue the operation. Source