Moose Calf Is Rescued By Two Experienced Calgary Kayakers From Drowning In The Raging Fast River
Animals, especially wild ones, have a tough time surviving in nature sometimes. No matter if they’re in their habitat, nature is so unpredictable that oftentimes they get in harm’s way.
They can find themselves in trouble that not even their group could help them with, fearing they might get stuck in the same situation. As a result, humans who have the capability to help often go out of their way to rescue animals in distress.
Whether those individuals are professional rescuers or adventurers who stumble upon a poor animal in need, it’s heartwarming to see them safe in the end. And since it’s not an easy feat to rescue any animal in trouble, it’s definitely impressive.
Online, there are many videos showcasing these heroic acts from groups and individuals who rescue animals from problems in the wild. This includes injured animals that need a little bit of TLC or small animals trapped due to pollution.
However, the thing about rescuing some animals is that there are instances where you need to see it through and look for qualified professionals to care for them afterward. Other times, they simply get out of the area after being rescued.
One day, an experienced kayaking duo named Ben Clark and Scott Linton were paddling just outside Calgary on the Sheep River in Southwestern Alberta.
Then they spotted a female moose calf opposite them, just above river level, curled up in the area of a cliff shelf.
At the same time, the calf spotted them, and when she tried to stand up, she lost her footing and slipped into the raging water below.
As experienced kayakers, they knew that if they didn’t help the calf, she would face the imminent danger of being swept away toward the larger rapids of the river.
Not only that, but the river is mostly glacier-fed and would reach very low temperatures during springtime.
They jumped into action but made sure the calf’s protective mother wasn’t around; otherwise, they would need help too if they were attacked.
Linton was in charge of reaching the calf and grabbing her from the current. With a throw rope and a lot of effort, they managed to get the calf to the river’s edge.
They tried to warm the calf by rubbing her body until she gained the energy to stand up and walk away in search of her mother.
Here's the full video about how the kayakers rescued the calf:
The two kayakers had a choice to turn a blind eye to the whole situation. Knowing how cold the river was and the danger of being swept away was very real.
But as if in instant agreement, they teamed up to devise a plan to save the calf while also being cautious about their own safety. This meant they were careful to ensure the plan wouldn’t go to waste if the mother showed up.
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