Idaho Hunter Rescues A Desperate Animal And Leaves Everyone Speechless

Brendon Ash has spent his whole life in the wilds of Idaho, hunting, fishing, and working in animal control. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, he’s developed a reputation as someone who knows the outdoors better than anyone.

But despite his skills, some people have accused him of being heartless because of his love for hunting. Recently, though, Brendon shared a video that showed a very different side of him—a side filled with compassion.

While out in the woods with his dogs, Brendon suddenly heard a sound that stopped him in his tracks. It was faint at first, but unmistakable: a desperate cry for help. Without hesitation, he ran toward the river, bracing himself for what he might find.

When he reached the water’s edge, the heartbreaking scene became clear. A tiny baby deer was struggling to stay afloat, its little body exhausted from trying to escape the freezing current. Only its head remained above the surface.

Brendon didn’t think twice. He jumped straight into the icy river, wading through the cold water until he could scoop the fawn into his arms. In his video, you can hear the concern in his voice as he says in his video:

“He’s cold, he’s wet. I gotta get him dry.”

Carrying the fragile fawn out of the river, Brendon wrapped him in his own jacket. He sat quietly in the grass, holding the shivering baby close until warmth returned to its tiny body. 

The mother deer was nowhere in sight, and Brendon worried she might reject the fawn if it carried a human scent.

The next morning, after keeping the little one safe and warm, he reached out to a local wildlife sanctuary for advice. 

To his relief, they told him the human scent myth was false. The best thing he could do was return the fawn to the wild, where its mother would likely be searching.

So Brendon carefully brought the baby back to the area near the river—only this time, choosing a safe spot far from danger. 

He released the fawn into the forest and then waited. And waited. He stayed almost until sundown, keeping watch from his pickup truck with his dog by his side.

Finally, he spotted them: a deer family moving gracefully across a nearby field. The sight filled him with relief. The fawn had found its way home.

For those who ever doubted Brendon’s heart, this rescue tells the real story. He didn’t just save a life—he gave his time, patience, and care to make sure that tiny soul had a chance to reunite with its mother. As one YouTube commenter put it:

“Not only did you save the little one, you spent all that time making sure it was back with its mom. Well done, Sir!”

Thanks to Brendon’s quick action and compassion, an innocent baby deer survived—and a hunter proved that love for animals runs deeper than some might think.