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Man Rescues Baby Squirrel, Then Mother Returns And Thanks Him In An Incredible Manner
Thank goodness he was there to save this baby squirrel <3
Kalli Sarkin
02.21.18

Out in the wild, when a baby animal is separated from its mother it is unlikely to survive. Without the nurturing and nutrients a mother can provide, tiny creatures donโ€™t stand a chance. Luckily for this baby squirrel, home was not out in some forest. It was right outside the house of a caring human who could help.

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The squirrelโ€™s nest was situated on an electric pole that stood next to the manโ€™s home. The baby squirrel had fallen out of the nest and into a drain pipe. Amazingly, it was able to pull itself out of that wretched place, only to find itself lost and alone.

Luckily, the man had a kind heart. As soon as he noticed the tiny squirrel he took it in. โ€œI quickly rushed down to pick it up as it could have easily become the surprise breakfast to a stray dog or a cat,โ€ he shared in his Youtube video. โ€œI softly cupped it in my hands and brought it to the cosy ambiance of my home.โ€

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The man rinsed the baby squirrel off, but there was another problem. This little guy was so hungry he could hardly move. โ€œIt looked extremely stressed and could not muster up enough energy to jump out of my hands,โ€ the squirrelโ€™s rescuer explained. He needed to find some way to feed this tiny creature.

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After doing some research on YouTube, the man figured out a way to nurture his new friend. Using a medical dropper, he fed the baby some milk. Of course, it wasnโ€™t as good as the milk that came from the squirrelโ€™s own mother, but it would keep the furry fellow alive until he could find his way home.

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The man fashioned an old shoe box into a temporary home for the squirrel. After a few hours, the little guy had his energy back. Once he was up and running, his rescuer picked him up and placed him on his shoulder. Thatโ€™s when he noticed the mother watching from a distance.

As soon as the two locked eyes, the mama headed toward her child. โ€œI could clearly feel that she was afraid of me but that didnโ€™t stop her from coming close to me,โ€ the human said. Then, once the squirrel had her baby back, something incredible happened.

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โ€œShe looked at me intently and then softly touched my hand as if graciously thanking me for saving her babyโ€™s life. I felt a lump in my throat and an indescribable feeling of love and respect for that tiny creature.โ€

This was one experience the hero would never forget. Seeing mother and child reunited renewed his faith in a future full of compassion and kindness.

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โ€œI feel blessed to have been able to save the life of that tiny creature who with its mother reminded me of some really important virtues.โ€

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