One day, a man whose name we don’t know but whose kindness certainly shines through, came across a really sad sight.
A tiny fawn, about the size of a small dog, was all alone and seemed really upset. Its cries sounded like a “crying baby,” breaking the peacefulness of the woods and catching the man’s attention.
Luckily, the exact moment was captured on video by the man’s partner and shared on TikTok, otherwise, we wouldn’t know about this story.
The man, wearing a practical jacket and a baseball cap, turned into a real-life animal helper. He approached the fawn slowly, knowing that wild animals can be scared easily.
Instead of trying to grab it or make it more frightened, he gently led it back toward the woods, moving like a mother deer would.
However, there’s something beautiful about how he walks next to the fawn. He takes his time and doesn’t crowd it.
He gives the fawn space, hoping it will feel safe enough to follow him. This shows that sometimes, the best way to help is just to guide someone – or in this case, a little fawn – in the right direction.
The video wraps up with the man pointing toward some bushes, wishing to help the fawn find its worried mom. It’s a simple act, but it’s filled with so much kindness.
Social media went wild with compliments, with comments like “Guiding it back without touching it is so perfect!” and “You’re married to a real-life Disney prince!” lighting up the internet.
And the good news? The fawn’s story has a happy ending. In a follow-up video, the man’s partner shared that the family got back together! She wrote, “Mom came back,” and mentioned they saw them together several times after that.
Now, some might be thinking, “Isn’t it risky to get close to a wild animal?” According to the Massachusetts government, the answer is yes, usually.
Deer are wild creatures, and we should always give them their space. But sometimes, like in this case, helping out might be the right thing to do.
It’s important to note that the man in the video seems to know what he’s doing in the outdoors. He recognized the situation and acted wisely. For most of us, if we see a fawn, the best thing to do is to leave it be.
Mother deer are actually experts at keeping their babies hidden. Fawns have spots on their fur that help them blend in, and they don’t have a scent at all.
This makes it harder for predators to find them, so very often, a mother deer might leave her fawn alone for a while to go find food.
So, if you spot a baby deer all alone, don’t think it’s been left behind. Its mother is likely nearby. The smartest thing to do is to enjoy watching the fawn from a distance and then continue on your way. Let nature handle things.