A heartwarming video shows the moment a Texas man jumped into a lake to save a drowning deer.
A heartwarming video shows the moment a Texas man jumped into a lake to save a drowning deer
The Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office responded to a call about a deer needing to be rescued on Sunday morning
The man is seen holding the male deer along with a lifebuoy as he swims to the steps of a pier. Authorities are then seen trying to help the man get the deer up the steps.
‘Put her feet on the stairs and let her go if she has the energy left,’ one officer is heard telling the resident.
‘We’re going to give you some space buddy,’ an officer says while the deer lies on the grass.
When they arrived to the scene, a resident(pictured) had already jumped into the lake to save the helpless deer
As the man tries to put the deer on the steps, he realizes that there were steps missing. An officer then comes over to assist
The officer is seen lifting the deer up and carrying him to the grass
Constables Lieutenant Tim Cade reminded people visiting the lake to stay alert and keep their eyes open for people and wildlife struggling in the water.
The officer was careful to place the deer on the grass gently
‘He’s going to need a little rest,’ the hero resident is heard saying as the deer tries to stand
Moments later, the deer is seen standing up on all four legs as he wobbles around. The deer walks a couple of feet before plopping back down on the grass