Fire department heroic deed: fawn rescued from deep shaft!

Fire department heroic deed: fawn rescued from deep shaft!

In the picturesque Großenkneten, a small town in the Oldenburg district, the fire department rescued a fawn from a shaft in a remarkable operation. On June 16, 2025, an attentive walker discovered the lost animal, which had fallen around two meters deep into a shaft. He immediately alerted them Fire department, who immediately came to the scene to help.

The emergency services handled the situation prudently and were able to successfully free the fawn. After the rescue operation, the animal galloped away apparently unharmed. In order to prevent further accidents, the fire brigade ensured that the opening of the shaft was closed.

Training for the challenge

This impressive event represents the commitment of the local rescue workers. Just the previous Saturday, the Großenkneten volunteer fire department trained together with the Johannitern Ahlhorn, with the focus being on rescuing injured people from vehicles. During the exercises, which included several scenarios, the approximately 24 participants learned how to gently free injured people from cars and trucks. In particular, during the first truck exercise, in which the driver collapsed in the semi-trailer, the emergency services showed their skills by providing assistance via the rear of the trailer. In addition, an unconscious truck driver was rescued from the driver's cab and even resuscitated NWZ Online reported.

In Germany, awareness of animal rescue has gradually improved in recent years. It's not just about saving wild animals, like the fawn in Großenkneten, but also about helping in agriculture. There are already numerous fire and rescue services in the UK that have a dedicated animal rescue unit that specializes in rescuing large animals. The BARTA (British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association) has helped improve such rescue situations since its founding in the 1990s.

In recent years, the German fire brigade has increasingly included large animal rescue training in its training plan. Numerous fire departments offer special training to prepare emergency services for these challenges and to impart the necessary knowledge about animal behavior and rescue techniques. The training now extends across the entire German-speaking region and shows how important the connection between humans and animals is.

The rescue of the fawn in Großenkneten is an impressive example of the commitment and professionalism of the local fire department and the Johanniter. Their ability to act quickly and effectively not only protects people in emergency situations, but also our animal friends.