A moose trapped in the frozen Potomac River in Washington, DC, was rescued by first responders and animal control officials on Thursday, January 16.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA posted about the event on Facebook, calling it a “wild rescue!”
“This morning, we received multiple calls about a deer stuck in the cold Potomac River near the Key Bridge,” the Brandywine Valley SPCA wrote.
The deer was spotted around 08:00 on Thursday, according to local news reports.
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The Brandywine Valley SPCA said it received assistance from the Metropolitan Police Department's Harbor Patrol and the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services' Fireboat crew.
In the video, the police take a boat across the cold river towards the deer, sliding and flapping on the ice.
“Due to cold and snowy conditions making rescue difficult, this dedicated team of warriors worked together to bring the deer safely to a solid location, where it found its footing and escaped,” the Brandywine Valley SPCA wrote on Facebook.
“We are happy to report that the deer is safe and back where it should be,” the social group added. “I am very grateful to all involved for their compassion and courage!” Credit: Brandywine Valley SPCA via Storyful
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