Dramatic Fawn Rescue at Mohonk Mountain Resort

Fawn must have fallen into reservoir at the top of Mohonk Mountain, seemed cute at first until we all realized it had no way of getting out. Guy then stripped down to his underwear and dove in after it since there was concern it could drown before rangers were able to get up there. Once it was lifted out, it sprinted away.

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• Mohonk
• Fawn
• Rescue
• Deer

[banananessofdoom]

i'm an employee at mohonk mountain house and i've gotta say, security was NOT happy that someone went in, haha. i think it was brave, even though the fawn ran away before being checked. i heard about it on the radio and laughed at first but after seeing this video i think it's definitely worth noting. good job ^_^ i'm glad you got this on tape.

[birthritual]

As the person that took the video, I will add that had we waited for a ranger, the poor thing likely would have drowned. Where the video ends, I finally get to look the little guy over. We were able to pin him down and after a careful physical examination, we determined that he didn't need any immediate medical care. In that short amount of time, he managed to wrestle himself free, so we saw no need to harass him further. And I will say, he ran like the wind!! : )

[AlyBlack]

I was amazed to know someone took the time to record and put it to music. I am the guy helping lift the fawn out of the water using my belt and bandana. I couldn't believe how many people were just standing there watch this innocent creature drown. I was happy to have helped it!!

[MadamVassago]

That was so kind of him to jump in to save the fawn! That's a REAL man for ya!

We're up at Mohonk all the time...there is no way that fawn could have gotten out of there.

[checkeraka47]

deer: every time i go for a swim some guy has to come and tie me up with some belt and a bandanna and send me home!!!

[bluecar63]

the fawn was in no danger of drowning, he had a ledge to stand on ,and deer can swim for a long time,it was a good thing that the guys did but unless somehing like that is in imeadiate danger then leave it to the pros..

[AdivettexD]

sometimes i wish we could talk to animals to tell them we mean no harm and at the same time animals will be told when there is harm with stupid people in the world.

[jukio02]

that guy is a show off

[jkirk1626]

@coyo7e That's a great and accurate point. The swimmer was obviously very experienced but probably unknowingly ran the risk of a sharp hoof to the face or head.

[jkirk1626]

Total props to these two, esp the one who had the initiative and disregard for group think to do that! Mohonk's grounds are terrific, but the facility is an overpriced dump trying to claim charm as an excuse for bad maintenance and service. No disrespect to banananessofdoom, who no doubt does things right and is as frustrated as customers. I understand the fawn was delicious.

[AWOLFNAMEMARTI]

need HELP, petition to get martials arts to grades k- 4th in schools with Tax money in honor of SANDRA CANTU., against MONSTERS.

[ArizonaSean]

Yeah. Good job.

[kurtschats]

wtf the deer is yelling lol