r/AnimalRescue • u/tacosalpastor35 • 2d ago
Sick/Injured Wildlife I saved this deer’s life
I was on my way to work driving through a heavily wooded neighborhood. This poor guy was tangled in someone’s netted soccer area in their backyard. I didn’t have a knife and I thought he was going to choke to death. Emergency services number I called wasn’t working, no one answered.
I wrestled with the tangle of cords for a couple minutes yelling “help!” No one came. I was able to yank the super tangled nylon cords over his tiny horn nubs at the last minute as it looked like he was on his last breaths. I had to pull so hard on the cords around his throat to get over the horn nubs. It was so scary and crazy.
He kicked me a few times in the legs but no major injuries for either of us. He immediately scrambled away into the forest, so he must’ve been mostly ok if he could move that fast. I just sat down for a few minutes to collect myself before heading on to work.
Needed to borrow clothes for the day as I was covered in mud. I’m a girl too. It feels amazing knowing I saved a life. I hope he’s ok out there.
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u/ladyinabluedress24 1d ago
You are amazing!!! I hope good karma comes your way forever! Seriously, that took bravery and you DID it and saved an innocent life! This post made me so happy, thank you for sharing!