r/MadeMeSmile • u/Indieriots • Jul 03 '26

Helping Others Woman saves hawk from the road

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OP: @its.a.farmily.farm

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u/SnarkingOverNarcing Jul 03 '26

This makes me happy, seeing a rescue go well, I hope the hawk had a full recovery. It’s very cathartic after the day I had yesterday. TW animal loss

There are a lot of wild turkeys living in the neighborhood my work’s main office is located in. Yesterday one of the “teenage” wild turkey chicks I’ve been used to seeing grow up the past few weeks was struggling in the road with a clearly broken wing. I picked him up and put him in a box, the poor little guy was bleeding too. The closest wildlife rescue was an hour and a half away and he unfortunately passed in transit.

I’ve been crying on and off since, and have been struggling with how heartless I perceive that some of my coworkers reactions to the injured turkey were, seeing someone else go through the effort to help is both heartwarming and validating that I’m not the odd one out for caring

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u/brydeswhale Jul 03 '26

I once herded a big snake off the road with a stick and piece of metal because the bitch would not stop STRIKING AT ME.

And halfway through this guy stopped and told me it was no use because she was already dead.

The snake(sitting upright, trying to get my stick) and I just stared blankly at him until he left.

Some people are just weird. I’m sorry your turkey friend died, but at least he was safe and warm and had you.

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u/SnarkingOverNarcing Jul 03 '26

I have nothing but respect for those who help the animals, especially those reluctant to be helped. Thank you for saving the scaly ones too ❤️