Kayakers help the deer safely reach the shore
The Perry is a family of kayakers who had been out kayaking in the nearby lake. They could have never thought their regular family gathering could turn into a real animal rescue. The kayakers were already in the middle of the lake, and the waves were getting bigger when they spotted a baby deer struggling not too far from them. They could see only the head, and it was clear he had a hard time keeping his body on the surface. Every now and then, there would be a big wave that would push him out of balance, and the deer would disappear under the water.
The family of kayakers started to paddle in the deer’s direction, although it was hard to keep track of his where-being. Soon, he was right next to them. But it did not seem to help. No matter how hard they tried to get the deer on the boat, that would only worsen the situation. It made it more difficult for the deer to swim. At least they were able to pull him back to the surface when he started to draw.
After some time, the family came up with another approach. They realized that the time spent trying to get the deer on board without moving anywhere would be enough for him to swim to the shore. Thus, they simply started to paddle to the land, using their paddles to show the deer the direction. Luckily, the deer knew he needed to follow the boat.
Soon enough, both the family and the deer were near the shore. Here, the deer did not hesitate to put his feet on the ground and walk the rest of the way. Once he reached the land, he was exhausted. But he did not stop for a moment for the last goodbye. Despite being cold, he rushed to the woods without even looking back.
