San Jose Firefighters Rescue Fawn After a ‘Concerned Citizen’ Brought the Animal In
They acted quickly to save the little one.
Firefighters in San Jose, California, got a very different kind of call when a 'concerned citizen' brought a very young fawn to the station. The baby deer was incredibly thin and in poor health, but the first responders had everything they needed to keep the little one stable until the officials from animal control could arrive.
We're so glad to hear of the little deer's rescue, but we're even happier that someone snapped a few pictures before the baby was transferred to animal control. These pictures from the San Jose Fire Department's Twitter page are simply the sweetest things!
OMG! This baby is so little! We knew we'd be seeing a young deer in these pictures, but this fawn takes tiny to the next level. That good samaritan did the right thing by bringing the animal to the fire station where they could help. And then, the firefighters did the same thing by deferring to animal control!
We wish we had more information about this adorable story because we're curious about so many details. For example, where was this fawn found in such a large city? It's not always simple to tell whether a baby deer is abandoned or whether it needs help, either, but the person who rescued this animal clearly knew something was up.
According to the Red Creek Wildlife Center, there are a few signs which can tell you when a fawn is dehydrated or malnourished. Most obviously, the fawn may be found with injuries, or alongside a deceased mother. In these cases, immediate rescue is ideal. If a fawn appears healthy but alone, the wildlife center recommends observing from a distance for about a day.
"Dehydration will be visible within a day or so and is indicated by curling of the ears, ruffling of the fur, and dulling of the eyes." If you're ever unsure whether a fawn needs rescue, don't hesitate to call a wildlife expert for advice.
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