In Santa Barbara County, an animal rescue involved a piece of equipment usually seen at crash scenes: the Jaws of Life.
Firefighters used it to free a fawn that had become stuck in a fence.
What happened?
According to Edhat, crews were called on Monday when a baby deer became wedged in a fence. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department later shared the incident on Instagram, saying firefighters carefully used the Jaws of Life, a rescue tool normally used in vehicle extrications, to get the animal out.
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Officials said the young deer was eventually released unharmed.
Why does it matter?
Wildlife, especially young animals, can easily become trapped in fences, gates, and similar barriers during spring and early summer. For a fawn, getting stuck can quickly become dangerous if the animal panics, is injured, or remains exposed to predators, traffic, or extreme weather…