Wildlife hospital rescues deer after crash on A338
The Wildlife Rescue team from Moyles Court responded to an emergency call in the early hours of Monday, January 15, and was able to treat its wounds. It is thought that the deer had been lying on the road for “some time”, as it was dehydrated when the team attended the scene. The deer’s wounds were stitched up by a veterinary surgeon, and it was given IV fluids.
The deer was rescued by the charity (Image: Wildlife Rescue – Moyles Court) Around 2,500 animals are saved by Wildlife Rescue every year, the charity told the Journal these animals are professionally assessed by a team of qualified veterinary surgeons. Wildlife Rescue is an RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) registered non-profit, self-funded charity, on Facebook, the organisation uploaded a post which reads: “Another early morning emergency call regarding this deer who had been involved in a road traffic collision on the A338.
“Whilst adhering to all health and safety procedures on such a busy road our experienced qualified team rescued her and she was admitted to our hospital. “The deer had sustained several wounds, was dehydrated and had probably been lying on the road for some time. As with all creatures that arrive here, she has been fully professionally assessed.
“Our veterinary surgeon has stitched her wounds, she is currently receiving IV fluids and the medication needed to help her recover. “Hopefully with time and qualified staff caring for her, she will recover and return to the wild. Thank you to the amazing team at Cedar Vets for this call and your continued support of our registered charity.”
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