WINNECONNE (NBC 26) — A brave and bone-chilling effort by first responders ended in sadness Tuesday when a rescued deer died shortly after it was pulled from the Wolf River.
According to Winneconne police officials, the animal laid down and died about one hour after rescuers saved it from the icy waters.
The animal's death was a sad coda to what had been a proud moment for the Winneconne Poygan Fire District.
"A big thanks to the Winneconne Poygan Fire District for rescuing the deer that got stuck in the river today!" Winnebago Police posted on Facebook before learning of the animal's death. "Teamwork at its finest. We have an awesome fire department here!"
"You never know what the next call will bring," the fire district said in its own post. "Here are two great organizations within our community working together to save a deer."
The Winneconne PD's post had more than 2,000 reactions and 115 shares as of Wednesday morning.
