Rescue
Daughter sees skunk plummet into subterranean pipe and gets dad to help her get him out
She said, “I've seen like 8000 animal rescue videos and I have absolutely no idea what to do right now.” 🤣
Jessica Adler
09.30.23

Imagine walking down a quiet country lane, the kind where the hum of the city fades and all you hear are birds and the rustling of leaves.

That’s where our young heroine found herself, faced with an unexpected sight.

A skunk had its head comically, yet distressingly, stuck in a pipe.

While most would’ve snapped a photo and moved on, she remembered those late-night binge sessions of animal rescue videos.

Sure, she’d laughed and cried at them, but had she learned anything?

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With a mix of amusement and concern, she dialed up an expert.

The chat was a rollercoaster. “Is it a squirrel? Easy peasy. A skunk? Well, that’s a stinky situation.”

And as if the universe was playing a joke, her sister’s wedding was just days away.

The banter between her and her dad about showing up to the wedding with a unique ‘eau de skunk’ was the kind of light-hearted humor you’d expect from a sitcom.

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Determined to be the skunk’s knight in shining armor, or rather, a hazmat suit, she prepped for the rescue.

Her get-up was something out of a sci-fi movie.

And her dad, ever the joker, couldn’t resist poking fun, all while documenting the unfolding drama.

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As she neared the trapped creature, the challenge was evident.

This wasn’t a simple tug-and-pull situation. And her dad’s constant reminders of the skunk’s “defensive capabilities” didn’t help the nerves.

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But, with a heart full of courage and hands as gentle as a summer breeze, she managed the impossible.

The skunk, once trapped and terrified, was free.

The triumphant lift, showcasing the creature to her dad, was a moment of pure, unfiltered joy.

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The duo watched as the skunk, after what seemed like a moment of grateful acknowledgment, waddled off into the underbrush.

The depth of the pipe, now in clear view, made them realize the gravity of the critter’s predicament.

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Funny as the whole thing was, the awe of helping an innocent creature wasn’t lost on them.

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The day’s adventure was a testament to human compassion, the kind that makes you believe in the goodness of the world.

The playful jabs, genuine concern, and triumphant rescue were all chapters in a story they’ll recount for years.

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See this hilarious-yet-brave father-daughter duo empty a closet of random clothes to help a lowly skunk out below!

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