May 26, 1834
Near the Embarras River, Illinois
Joseph Smith demonstrated great care for the wild animals the brethren encountered on the Zion's Camp march and then tested the readiness of the brethren by sounding a false alarm.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:71–72
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