Chub: Fire brigade saves goat from imminent fall into the hollow!

Chub: Fire brigade saves goat from imminent fall into the hollow!

Recently, residents in Döbeln learned that the fire department is not only there for people, but also for animals. On Thursday morning, a worrying incident was reported at the Mulde weir near the WelWel sports and leisure center. A goat had maneuvered itself into a dangerous situation and was threatening to fall into the hollow. The alarm was raised by police officers who had been informed by walkers who noticed the animal's predicament Sächsische.de reports.

To respond to the situation, the fire brigade from Döbeln and Mochau arrived with three vehicles and a total of ten comrades. The reason for the large number of emergency services was a construction site on Dresdener Straße, which resulted in a longer journey. The fire department originally wanted to bring the goat to shore in a boat. But the owner had a better idea: He informed the rescuers about a ford on the opposite side of the river.

Planned animal rescue successfully implemented

After the plan was changed, everything happened very quickly. Two brave firefighters wrapped a rope around the goat's horns and pulled it safely to shore. The goat remained unharmed and was then handed over to its owner, who runs a small animal farm on the former site of the marten mustard factory. It is noteworthy that this was not the fire department's first animal rescue mission in recent memory. Just four weeks ago, an adder was also rescued from a driveway on Roßweiner Strasse - another example of how committed the fire department is to animal rescues.

Animal rescue is a central task of the fire department. No matter whether it's a horse in a ditch, a cat in a tree or even a burning cowshed - the rescuers are there when things get tough. How NDR describes, it is important to only call the fire department in the event of immediate danger to the animal. For cats in trees, for example, no intervention is often necessary because the animals can get down themselves.

Native animal species in danger

In a different context, we should keep an eye on the situation of local animals. The adder is the only poisonous snake in Bavaria and has suffered greatly from habitat destruction and human persecution in recent years. How ARD media library reports, their population in Bavaria has declined by over 70%. However, it is found in various habitats, even north of the Arctic Circle. Many people are afraid of this snake, often unjustified, as the likelihood of an encounter is extremely low.

Overall, this event in Döbeln impressively shows how important animal rescue is and what risks and challenges exist for both animals and the fire department. Every mission proves that in an emergency, even the smaller companions can expect a lot of help and compassion.