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Guy Notices Tiny Legs Paddling Weakly In The Water And Instantly Embarks On A Rescue Mission

Guy Notices Tiny Legs Paddling Weakly In The Water And Instantly Embarks On A Rescue Mission

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A hero of our story, Justin from Texas, was enjoying his day when he suddenly noticed something unusual in the middle of the lake Travis.

He saw tiny legs weakly paddling in the water, which urged him to take a closer look, leading to a dramatic rescue mission.

deer swimming in lake
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Upon closer inspection, Justin was shocked to see a baby deer struggling alone in the middle of the lake in Texas. 

Knowing the baby deer was living his last moments, Justin instantly sprang into action to save the helpless creature.

According to some passersby, it all happened when a random playful dog frightened the baby deer, causing it to jump into the lake to escape.

Sadly, deer aren’t capable of swimming for too long, so the baby was already exhausted by the time Justin noticed it. Thankfully, Justin wasted no time in taking action.

He instantly got on his boat and got closer to the poor creature. With a lot of effort, he managed to rescue the baby deer and safely pull it onto the boat. 

deer lying on the floor outdoor
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However, once on the boat, Justin became extremely worried as the deer was so exhausted that it couldn’t even panic or run away. For Justin, it was a good thing, as it allowed him to provide the baby deer with the necessary care.

First, he wrapped the deer in a blanket to keep it warm and gave it some time to rest, regain strength, and hopefully recover.

While the baby deer was resting, Justin was thinking about his next step. He knew he couldn’t return the orphaned deer to the wild in its vulnerable state, as it would likely become a target for predators.

After thinking for a while, he decided to take it home temporarily, and fortunately, that turned out to be a great decision.

man holding deer in the blanket
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At home, Justin provided the baby deer with professional care, and after just a few hours, its condition began to improve. It started showing signs of life and slowly began to stand on its own.

Justin and his family carefully monitored the deer’s condition and helped it on its road to recovery.

Finally, when the baby deer completely recovered, Justin knew it was time to return it to the wild. His plan was to return the deer to the exact spot where it was found, hoping it would reunite with its mother.

mama deer with baby deer
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This time, the baby deer was much healthier and stronger, ready for a second chance at life, so Justin happily released it into the woods.

Later that night, Justin captured a video of the same baby deer with its mother walking around the place where he had first found him, filling his heart with joy.

The poor baby deer was seconds away from drowning in the lake. Fortunately, Justin saw it on time and couldn’t ignore its plight, leading to one successful rescue mission we all hoped for.