The wave of fires that is plaguing a large part of Spain has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents from their towns, but it has also seriously affected the Iberian fauna. In Galicia, the fires have altered the habitat of the bears in the lung of O Courel, while in Castilla y León, the roe deer are suffering from disorientation, accidents, and dehydration.
An emotional video has moved Twitter users, showing a group of firefighters hydrating and providing first aid to a small roe deer. The images were captured during the Losacio fire, one of those that has devastated tens of thousands of hectares in the province of Zamora this summer. In the video, a forest firefighter stops his work to give bottled water to a baby deer.
After receiving the first assistance in the bush from the firefighters, the animal was handed over to veterinarians for medical attention. The firefighters reported on social networks that the roe deer is “in good hands and now needs to rest.” The recovery of the animal will be carried out by the environmental guards of El Casal, a group of labor personnel in Castilla y León in charge of the surveillance and custody of flora, fauna, and natural spaces.
The wildfires have had a devastating impact on the region’s wildlife, and steps are being taken to provide care and attention to animals affected by the ferocious flames. Rescue teams and wildlife specialists are working hard to help injured animals and ensure their recovery and well-being.