It is quite typical for both rescue organizations and average individuals to encounter a dog or cat trapped and requiring assistance. The imagery of a cat stranded in a tree, being rescued by courageous firefighters, is so widely recognized that even the fire services utilize it for advertising.
This instance, however, was somewhat distinct, although it did not initially appear so. A bystander was certain it was a dog in distress when he heard barking echoing from a narrow alley between two structures. Acting quickly, he rushed to the location to offer help.
Yet, when he discovered the identity of the creature, he was left astounded.
Unraveling The Enigma
The firefighters, equally perplexed, nonetheless responded to the call and arrived promptly at the scene. Upon closer inspection of the creature, one firefighter burst into laughter as he recognized what it was.
The animal wedged between the two structures was indeed a deer, but the species is known as Muntjac, or the barking deer. As indicated by its name, this variety of deer produces sounds resembling a dog when it senses danger, which aptly explains this unique situation.
While the firefighters successfully identified the mystery, they felt it wise not to attempt a rescue of this deer alone, thus they reached out to the RSPCA for aid.
Returned To His Habitat
Authorities from the RSPCA swiftly arrived at the scene, but they immediately recognized that the rescue would be quite challenging.
“This was a complex rescue as the deer was securely ensnared, and to make matters worse, it was also inverted — it must have been terrifying for it,” stated animal rescue officer Karen Nix in a press statement.
Fortunately, she and her colleague, Inspector Laura Jones, arrived equipped with all the essential tools, along with the necessary expertise and experience to complete this endeavor successfully.
While the two observed and provided guidance, the firefighters, utilizing ropes and poles, carefully extracted the deer through the opening and ultimately succeeded in freeing him. Aside from the positive outcome of the rescue operation, the deer seemed to be in good condition.
Consequently, they immediately released him back to his natural habitat.
“It was such a relief to see him dash freely into the thicket,” Nix remarked.
As he hurried back to his sanctuary, the deer ceased barking, signaling that he was no longer in peril and that brighter days lay ahead for him.