Category: Rescue Animals
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“Help me, please” – A Woman’s Beach Stroll Turns Heartbreaking as She Discovers a Face Hauntingly Buried Among the Rocks.
It was the sound of someone crying out for help. Following the cries, Rachel came to find this — a young seal pup trapped between the rocks of a seawall and buried up to his neck in sand. It’s unclear how the seal came to be in such a desperate predicament, but Rachel could see…
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“Finally free” – After a Six-Year Struggle, Local Hero Rescues Crocodile Trapped in a Tire, Ending Its Tragic Ordeal
The poor reptile was first spotted by locals in Palu in 2016 when it had headed to the riverbank with the scooter tyre around its neck, gasping for air. The reptile was first spotted by locals in Palu in in 2016 when it had headed to the riverbank with the scooter tyre around its neck,…
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“Yes, I can walk again” – Orphaned Baby Elephant Overcomes Paralysis, Inspiring the World with Its Determination to Walk Again
The 17-month-old calf called Suni was found in Zambia almost a year ago dragging herself along by her front legs, weak and dehydrated, after suffering severe axe wounds. Back on her feet: Orphaned elephant calf Suni tests her new leg cast at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation supported Elephant Orphanage Project near Lusaka, Zambia Left…
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“Yeah, I can walk again” – Orphaned Baby Elephant Defies Paralysis, Inspiring the World as It Learns to Walk Again
The 17-month-old calf called Suni was found in Zambia almost a year ago dragging herself along by her front legs, weak and dehydrated, after suffering severe axe wounds. Back on her feet: Orphaned elephant calf Suni tests her new leg cast at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation supported Elephant Orphanage Project near Lusaka, Zambia Left…
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“This is so cumbersome” – After a Six-Year Struggle, Local Hero Rescues Crocodile Trapped in a Tire, Ending Its Tragic Ordeal
The poor reptile was first spotted by locals in Palu in 2016 when it had headed to the riverbank with the scooter tyre around its neck, gasping for air. The reptile was first spotted by locals in Palu in in 2016 when it had headed to the riverbank with the scooter tyre around its neck,…
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“I know my herd love me” – The Resilient Three-Legged Elephant Finds Strength and Belonging Among a Caring Herd
Vutomi the elephant displays her will to survive by keeping up with her herd and living a normal life despite only being able to walk on three legs. During an afternoon drive from Satara, Dylan and his team stumbled upon a herd of elephants at Nsemani dam, where they witnessed something truly remarkable. As Dylan…
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“Thank you so much!” – After 15 Years, the World’s Loneliest Lion Is Rescued—Finally Leaving His Cage Behind for Freedom in South Africa
Ruben the lion spent 15 years locked in a tiny cage but has finally been rescued and given his first taste of freedom. Ruben during his relocation from the zoo in Armenia. (Courtesy of Animal Defenders International) Efforts are underway to help Ruben regain health and strength enough to move him to an ADI Wildlife…
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“Brother, hug me for a moment” – Lion Siblings Find Comfort in Each Other After Months in a Refugee Camp, Showcasing Their Heartwarming Bond
Lion Siblings Cling Together During Rescue From War-Torn Gaza Mona and Max became minor celebrities earlier this year when a Gaza resident purchased the 2-month-old cubs from Gaza’s Rafah Zoo, which had been damaged by airstrikes and was financially struggling. Animal welfare group Four Paws quickly noticed the situation was untenable. Raising lion cubs is…
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“Oh poor baby” – Construction Worker Rescues Tiny Animal Trapped in Hardened Spray Foam—A Heartwarming Story of Compassion and Courage
This article is about the heartwarming story of a construction worker turned wildlife hero as he rescues a family of squirrels from a construction site. In the realm of construction sites, where meticulous attention is paid to every detail, contractors often find themselves donning multiple hats—from material assembly to wildlife monitoring. If a safety hazard…
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“Please, dig me up lady” – A Woman’s Beach Stroll Turns Heartbreaking as She Discovers a Face Hauntingly Buried Among the Rocks
It was the sound of someone crying out for help. Following the cries, Rachel came to find this — a young seal pup trapped between the rocks of a seawall and buried up to his neck in sand. It’s unclear how the seal came to be in such a desperate predicament, but Rachel could see…