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Man Finds Animal Stuck In Net, Steps In To Help

Man Finds Animal Stuck In Net, Steps In To Help August 29, 2022Leave a comment

Eric tried to remain calm for the next ten seconds of this do-or-die situation. This animal would put up a fight if it needed to.

He knew what had to be done and took a calming breath. He carefully crept across the room to the animal while he held a knife in his hand. It was now or never.

Love For Animals

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His hometown in Montgomery, Alabama, nearby diverse wildlife, contributed to his fascination with animals. He had wanted as many pets as his parents would allow while growing up.

As he grew into adulthood, his job as a veterinarian called to him. Getting him there had taken a great deal of work and passion, but it was worth it until it wasn't.

A Veterinarian

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Eric Jackson had become an accomplished veterinarian who often worked with severe cases. He was continuously discouraged from getting attached to the animals he worked with, but in cases like these, he couldn't help it.

With every heartbreak he felt at seeing the animals coming through the doors, he knew that their recovery would mean the world to him. He would never expect his love for animals to be what brought him down.

A Big Heart

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Everyone who knew Eric would say that he had a heart of gold, treating all his loved ones the best he could and with a sense of empathy, but he would also do anything and everything to save an animal's life.

It was surprising how he managed to maintain a relationship with his partner when he was also capable of maintaining relationships with the six stray dogs her adopted. He could never have known where his compassion would take him.

Living Near A Lake

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Eric lived modestly in a house in the middle of a substantial plot. He had a boathouse for docking small boats because he lived near the lake’s edge.

Eric had bought the land with the structures, seemingly built in the 60s or 70s, already there. Eric didn't go to the boathouse often.

Another Saturday

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The Saturday Eric decided to spend outside in the sun because he had gotten off of work had seemed like a normal one. He had gotten up and showered before feeding his dogs as well as him and his partner.

He went outside for a walk after breakfast and heard sounds from the boathouse. They were animal sounds, but he would still be unprepared for what he saw.

In Need Of Help

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Eric saw what he wasn't expecting once he opened the boathouse door. The animal was crying for help, so he didn't hesitate.

His experience with animals taught him to be careful in situations like these where the animal could lash out because they were afraid. Before he did anything, he needed to understand the problem but had no clue what was coming.

A Closer Look

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Eric walked in slowly and saw the animal stuck between the wall and a shelf. But that wasn't all.

Eric noticed something as he drew nearer. It was something that would surprise him, and that would make him want to run.

Dangerous Claws

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Because of his job as a veterinarian, Eric could tell what animal it was but initially noticed the large claws. They looked dangerous, as though they could easily maul him if the situation called for it.

Despite the danger, he couldn't ignore the animal's pleas for help. The animal didn't have much time, so he had to do something.

Caught In A Net

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Eric saw the reason for the distressed cries for help - it had tangled in a large fishing net. He would have to get closer to those large claws to set the animal free.

Eric took a steadying breath. Just because he was experienced with animals didn't mean that he was ready to take chances.

Most Important 10 Seconds Of His Life

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Eric tried to keep his heart rate down. He knew that the next 10 seconds would be very important. It did or die, and quite literally in his case. The animal could easily hurt him if it wanted to.

He took one final breath in and decided to creep across the room to the animal. He had his knife in his hand, he knew what he had to do, and there was no going back now.

Cutting The Net

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Eric quickly started cutting the net that trapped the animal. He expected it to swipe at him or at least panic. But as he stared into its eyes, he felt empathy. The animal knew that he was only there to help.

There was a mutual agreement that let Eric cut it free of its bonds. But the strangest thing was yet to come.

Taking It Away

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Eric could now tell that the animal was an anteater, they didn’t belong on his land, and he knew his dogs would make short work of it. The anteater never ran away. It let him pick it up and take it to his buggy.

He was astounded as it clung to his arm as he drove away from his property. The animal knew that he was its salvation.

Getting To A Nice Spot

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Eric couldn’t believe that the animal was letting him do this. He thought he knew a lot about animal behavior, but he was wrong. This was a life-changing experience that he would remember forever.

It was just a little further down that he wanted to take the animal. He knew the perfect spot where it could thrive.

The Perfect Spot

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Finally, Eric arrived at the perfect spot to drop off the tiny anteater. It was a small body of water surrounded by trees where it could eat as many ants as it wanted to. The animal seemed to understand and dashed off of his arm.

It ran to a nearby tree across the water and didn’t look back. Eric knew he had done right by another animal and would never forget it.

In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.