Incredible footage captures a painter jumping into a freezing canal in his underwear, risking his own life to rescue a drowning deer.
Marc Headon from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, was filmed swimming in the canal to help the struggling deer
He said: ‘Madness just driving past the canal in Saxilby, and saw some ears in the water.
Mr Headon manages to put his arm around the deer and pull it to safety. The deer can be seen struggling to keep its head up out of the water as it kicks its feet.
However, Mr Toyne was forced to stop filming as he had to help pull the deer out of the water and onto the embankment before helping his friend out.
It then cuts to Mr Headon picking up the deer which can be seen shivering trying to warm it up and keep it alive.
Mr Toyne (left) was forced to stop filming as he had to help pull the deer out of the water and onto the embankment before helping his friend out
He remained in his underwear for nearly 40 minutes as he stayed with the deer to ensure it survived whilst they called emergency services for help.
The workmen put the deer in their van and took him to a friends house who was nearby as they didn’t know their exact location to provide to the deer handlers.
An hour after the deer was rescued and taken to safety, the men received a call telling them they ‘saved the deer’s life.’
Mr Headon remained in his underwear for nearly 40 minutes as he stayed with the deer to ensure it survived
Many users commented on the post and praising Mr Headon for his bravery.
Sarah Steel wrote: ‘And that’s what you call a real hero and a real man.’
Laura Taylor added: ‘Amazing! Hope your kindness back to you tenfold.’
Karen Malpass said: ‘You’ve done something so beautiful, this will stay with you forever. Wish more people were more like you.’