Pasco County firefighters rescued two baby deer, now named Phoenix and Tala, from a 500-acre wildfire near State Road 52 and Ehren Cutoff. The fawns were taken to Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa, where they are recovering from minor injuries and burns.
Rescue Efforts
Pasco County firefighter Cameron Hall spotted Phoenix trapped in debris near the fire scene and provided immediate care after rescuing it. A few days later, a family brought Tala to the sanctuary after rescuing her from the same wildfire area in Brooksville.
Wildlife experts say many people mistakenly believe a lone fawn has been abandoned when, in reality, mother deer commonly leave their young hidden while they search for food. Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife Director Kris Porter encourages anyone who finds a fawn alone to contact a wildlife rehabilitation expert before taking action.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
