A Couple of Furry Creatures and a Feathered Patient on the Road to Recovery
Good Samaritans Step In to Help
A couple of furry creatures and a feathered patient are recovering after good Samaritans offered a helping hand. Two possums are on the road to recovery, thanks to Jackson Cecchett, who was on a morning run when he saw the two furry animals struggling to keep afloat in the waters behind the Pérez Art Museum. He didn’t hesitate to jump in to try to save the animals.
A Hero’s Act
Cecchett, who couldn’t initially identify the animals, looked closer and saw it was two possums. He started wading over to them, coached by an animal rescue volunteer on how to safely pick them up. "It’s going to try to bite, it’s going to hiss. It’s OK. It’s OK. You’re going to feel pressure," the animal rescue volunteer advised. Cecchett successfully brought them to safety at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, where they’re receiving treatment and will be released once fully recovered.
A Message of Compassion
The good Samaritan emphasized that he doesn’t discriminate when it comes to being kind to animals. "I was looking at him, and I was like, ‘If this was a cat, I would help. If this was a dog, I would help. What’s the difference if it’s a possum?’" he said.
Another Lifesaving Rescue
There was another lifesaving rescue, this time of the winged variety. A good Samaritan found a double-crested cormorant on Miami Beach with two fish weights lodged in his stomach and a third piercing his wing. Officials tried feeding him fish stuffed with cotton, hoping the cotton would latch onto the hooks and he could regurgitate them safely. It didn’t work, so they were forced to operate to remove the hooks. Luckily, this bird will be soaring again soon.
A Cautionary Tale
The station wants to remind boaters of the devastating impact improperly used or discarded fishing gear can have on wildlife.
Conclusion
Good Samaritans like Jackson Cecchett and the anonymous bird rescuer are a reminder that kindness and compassion know no species. Their selfless acts have given a second chance to two possums and a feathered friend, and their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of helping those in need, regardless of their species.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What inspired Jackson Cecchett to help the possums?
A: Cecchett emphasized that he doesn’t discriminate when it comes to being kind to animals, and he wanted to help the possums regardless of their species.
Q: What is the current condition of the possums?
A: The possums are on the road to recovery and will be released once fully recovered.
Q: What is being done to help the double-crested cormorant?
A: The bird is receiving treatment and will be released once fully recovered. Officials are also warning boaters of the devastating impact improperly used or discarded fishing gear can have on wildlife.
Q: How can I help animals in need?
A: By spreading awareness about the importance of helping animals and by reporting any animal in distress to the appropriate authorities.
