CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — More than a week after a chaotic FBI operation in Wilder separated over 100 families, mental health experts are warning about the long-term psychological impact on those who witnessed the raid — particularly children.

Click here to learn how the Wilder operation will ripple through generations in our community: Wilder FBI Raid: Counselor Warns of Lasting Trauma

The trauma from the federal operation at a horse track could affect families for generations, according to local counselors who are already seeing signs of distress in the community.

"PTSD is sometimes a lifelong thing to process," said Erica Clemens, a licensed clinical social worker with New Hope Counseling.

Federal agents swarmed the Wilder location, separating families and taking more than 100 peopl

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