The last thing that deer «Carrot» by Canada, He probably wanted 2020 to be a hole in his head.
However, after the ordeal he endured last week, «Carrot» can continue his carefree life after the arrow was removed from his head.
«I can't imagine any other animal surviving after what it went through in the last few days,» said the wildlife photographer, who captured the incident with her camera from the very first moment., Lee Ann Carver.
The photos of the injured deer went viral, with experts initially advising against removing the arrow as it could infect the wound. However, the staff at Ontario Forest Service Fearing further infection if the arrowhead was not removed from his head, he finally underwent the difficult operation.
The first attempt on Wednesday was unsuccessful despite the detonation at Karoto. However, a second attempt was made on Thursday and was successful.
Since none of those involved in removing the arrow had any previous experience of this kind, a veterinarian from Ottawa who is 2,000 kilometers away from Ontario, participated and guided the team by telephone.
Despite the fact that it was a difficult operation and the initial signs were not encouraging, as not only did pus come out of the wound but his tongue also turned blue, «Carrot» managed to pull through.
Although after the first few days Lee Ann Carver searched for him, driving her car into the forest at -22 degrees, «Carrot» showed no signs of life. Returning home with her spirits very low, believing that the inevitable had finally happened, «Carrot» appeared in front of her, galloped across the road, approached her, and licked her hand.
«I just can't believe it. My heart is full of joy. She pulled many of us through this difficult period we are living in, giving us a little hope, and we are all happy,» said Lee Ann Carver.
«It really is the deer of the year.».
It should be noted that for the past three years, «Carrot» has been visiting Lee Ann Carver and her husband in their backyard.
