Super happy donkey glad he did not have to die today...
The rescue centre posted on Facebook:
"Code red. Today's emergency. Please help me. There is a donkey stranded in deep flooding in Kilorglin. I need a boat and men to help. I have ropes etc. Please get me help"
Code red. Todays emergency. Please help me. There is a donkey stranded in deep flooding in Kilorglin. I need a boat and men to help. I have ropes ect Please ring 087 3157085 Please get me help
Posted by Animal Heaven Animal Rescue on Sunday, 6 December 2015
Residents of the area were quick to offer their help to rescue Mike.
They managed to get hold of a small boat, and volunteers came down to help the stranded donkey.
We have him pray we get him to the shore line
Posted by Animal Heaven Animal Rescue on Sunday, 6 December 2015
It was touch-and-go, but even with their limited equipment, they managed to get him to the shore line.
The donkey looked very happy to have been rescued.
Never say something cant be done just do it. Declan and Mike were beyond brave. So many people told me don't do it...
Posted by Animal Heaven Animal Rescue on Sunday, 6 December 2015
The rescue centre called him Mike.
They said: "So we've named him Mike. There could be no other name.
"He is now dried with towels, eating a hot mash, all cozy and warm and our vet has seen him and started him on antibiotics to prevent pneumonia. He has a small bit of fluid in one lung but our vet said he will recover. All he needs is loads of tlc.