Category: Rescue Animals
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On the Brink of Death, a Fragile Baby Eagle Finds Refuge Under a Sheriff’s Car—and a Lifelong Protector in Him
A baby eagle executes its first shaky flight from the nest, or fledges, at around 12 weeks of age, but its first period away from home is fraught with peril, as it often ends up on the ground where it is vulnerable to collisions with cars and trucks. An eaglet takes shelter under Sgt. Giralde’s…
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“Come on, you can make it” – Drowning Elk Calf Saved in a Heartwarming Rescue Thanks to Parks Canada’s Heroic Team
A herd of elk crossing the Bow River on Sunday morning caught the eye of wildlife photographer Hunter Scrimshaw. He stopped to snap a few images of the herd near Mount Rundle in Banff, Alta., not far from the town’s pedestrian bridge. While he was checking his shots, he heard a loud crack. “Sure enough,…
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Blind Woodchuck Rescued from a Backyard Finds Love and Comfort, Embracing a New Life of Warmth and Gentle Care
When Coco the woodchuck was badly injured, she lay down in the middle of a family’s yard, unable to move anymore. She stayed there in the same spot for three days, and when the family finally noticed her, they assumed she was dead. Poor Coco was incredibly close to death, and so the family decided…
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Too Weak to Go On – Mother Deer Collapses as Deputies Heroically Save Her Twin Fawns, Granting Them a New Life
The mother deer who was rescued by officers in Bowling Green, Kentucky while giving birth to twin fawns has died. On Tuesday, Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies and animal control officers responded to a resident’s call about a female deer lying in their backyard for two days and discovered the animal was distressed and in…
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“Hello, my new friends” – Heartwarming Rescue of a Baby Elephant and Two Ostriches in Kenya Touches Hearts Around the World!
Whenever a baby elephant gets rescued, it’s a good thing. When he is accompanied by two other babies in need of a new home too – it’s triple the good news. Earlier this week, rescuers from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) in Kenya received a report about a young elephant calf that had been…
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“I saved you, little friend” – Grizzly Bear Saves Drowning Crow in Heartwarming Act of Compassion at Zoo, Leaving Everyone in Awe
A crow found an unlikely saviour in a grizzly bear, when it ended up in a pond in its enclosure. The bird had managed to fall into the water and was drowning when the grizzly discovered its plight and pulled it to safety. Hang in there: Vali the bear discovers a crow flailing in her…
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“Together, We can do it” – Orca’s Desperate Cries Ignite a Heroic 6-Hour Rescue by Compassionate Humans, Uniting for Her Survival
Researchers from the Cetacea Lab and volunteers from a local environmental group received reports of a whale that had become stuck on British Columbia’s North Coast during low tide on Wednesday morning. The group designed what it called a ‘MacGyver type water pump’ to keep the animal from drowning, and ultimately were able to keep…
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“I Can’t Leave It”—Farmer Thinks He’s Saving a Helpless Kitten, Only to Find He’s Rescued a Lost Cougar Cub Desperately Seeking Care
A villager in Colombia who thought he had rescued a small kitten from the side of the road was stunned to discover it was actually a baby PUMA. Elmer Guzmán was riding his motorcycle in Alvarado, a rural town in the center-west province of Tolima, when he found the small animal on the side of…
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“Mother to the Rescue!” – Elephant Leads Her Herd to Save Her Baby Trapped in a Deep South African River
A mother elephant has saved her baby from drowning in a nearby river, enlisting the help of the herd to pull the infant free. Pictures show the curious calf exploring the shallows of the river before falling in as it attempted to take a drink. A mother elephant has saved her baby from drowning in…
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“I’m Scared, Mother” – Abandoned Baby Deer Cries for Help Until Kind Strangers Step In to Save Her Life
When Monika Melichar received a call about an abandoned baby deer, she hoped the mom would return. But several hours later, the people spotted the fawn and heard the little one crying for help again. The baby deer could barely walk, but she knew she could trust the family at the nearby cottage. “She knew…