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When some local rescuers in Thailand discovered an otter living in a tiny wooden box, they were shocked.

Otter Kept In Tiny Wooden Box For Years Touches Water For The First Time

When a beachgoer recently noticed an animal in trouble in Hervey Bay, Australia, the concerned passerby knew they had to help.

Beachgoers See A Shadow In The Water — Then Realize It's An Animal In Trouble

What seemed like a normal day in March 2022 quickly turned into a rescue mission when a Good Samaritan walking through the bush in Victoria, Australia, stumbled on a strange pile of matted wool and sticks.

Passerby Spots Pile Of Matted Wool And Twigs — Then Realizes It’s Alive

When a Good Samaritan noticed an animal living in and around their backyard, they were immediately concerned.

Homeowner Spends Weeks Trying To Catch Hairless Mystery Animal Living In Backyard 

Early one recent morning, a boat owner docked at Raymond Island in Australia was confused by odd sounds coming from the top of his boat.

Boat Owner Hears Odd Noises And Finds Surprising Ball Of Fuzz Hanging From Sail

Recently, a pair of homeowners in Long Island, New York, were cleaning up after a party when they noticed a strange ball of hair nestled in their outdoor trash can.

Couple Notices Ball Of Hair In Trash Can — Then Realizes It's An Animal In Need

When a Good Samaritan noticed something wet and furry trapped down in a drain in Frome, England, they assumed it was an otter.

'Otters' Found Trapped In Storm Drain Turn Out To Be Something Very Different

Late last year, homeowners in Plantation, Florida, started noticing strange noises coming from their attic.

Homeowners Hear Noises In Attic And Find A Tiny Family Living Above Their Heads

Walking through a glade in Graham, Washington, a team of officers from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department spotted the animal they’d been looking for.

Officers Spot Someone Huge Trapped In Tree Swing And Rush To Help

When locals in a village in Thailand spotted a baby animal running around and barking near packs of street dogs, they immediately realized something was wrong.

Confused Baby Found Barking And Living Among Street Dogs Isn't A Dog At All

Just barely clutching onto a thin gray bar, an elderly bat named Bea Arthur tried to keep her head up despite the cold water clinging to her fur.

Woman Spots Wet Lump Hanging From Fence And Ends Up Saving A Sweet 'Old Girl'

Recently, the owners of a rural property in South Australia were taking a walk along their land when they noticed something strange — there was a pile of spikes poking out from a patch of dirt.

Wildlife Rescue

Otter Kept In Tiny Wooden Box For Years Touches Water For The First Time

He lived there all by himself 💔

Beachgoers See A Shadow In The Water — Then Realize It's An Animal In Trouble

“The tide was incoming fast …”

Passerby Spots Pile Of Matted Wool And Twigs — Then Realizes It’s Alive

The little guy was buried under 88 pounds of fleece 😳

Homeowner Spends Weeks Trying To Catch Hairless Mystery Animal Living In Backyard

"[H]e had no lack of spunk!"

Boat Owner Hears Odd Noises And Finds Surprising Ball Of Fuzz Hanging From Sail

Could it be?

Couple Notices Ball Of Hair In Trash Can — Then Realizes It's An Animal In Need

They didn't expect the hair to move ...

'Otters' Found Trapped In Storm Drain Turn Out To Be Something Very Different

“It was important to get them out as quickly as possible as they were at risk of drowning ..."

Homeowners Hear Noises In Attic And Find A Tiny Family Living Above Their Heads

“We knew we were their only hope for survival.”

Officers Spot Someone Huge Trapped In Tree Swing And Rush To Help

It was a dangerous rescue.

Confused Baby Found Barking And Living Among Street Dogs Isn't A Dog At All

His little legs 😍😭

Woman Spots Wet Lump Hanging From Fence And Ends Up Saving A Sweet 'Old Girl'

She'd been there for three days 😔

People Spot Unusual Spikes In Dirt — Then Realize It's An Animal In Need

"[She] just looked tired and defeated.”