Deer rescued from icy suburban lake

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Deer rescued from icy suburban lake

By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald StaffContact writer
Published: 12/29/2007 12:01 AM



Libertyville firefighters don't perform many ice rescues. But an unusual call for help Thursday morning proved a successful test of those skills.

A motorist on River Road was the first to notice a deer stuck on the ice far out on the lake at Independence Grove Forest Preserve. Visitors to the forest preserve district's popular destination saw the doe as well, prompting calls to the authorities.

"This is the first time I recall a situation like this," said Andy Kimmel, deputy executive director. "We don't know quite how it got out there, but it wasn't able to walk off the ice on its own."

Unable to gain traction and obviously in distress, the full-grown animal kept slipping as it tried to get to its feet. Those on the scene thought it may have had an injured foot.

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[flvegan]

1. What a great story.

I love hearing about true pros taking their time to rescue an animal.