Recently, social media shared a photo of a child walking next to a blind deer in Illinois.

It is quite unusual for a human being to stand so close to a frightened animal. The story behind this picture is truly amazing. Unfortunately, in the wild, this poor deer had no chance of survival. This boy gave the animal a second chance and we are very touched. Every morning before going to school, the boy helps the deer find a place to eat and rest. He takes him from one meadow to another and accompanies him safely on his way.

There is a blind deer in our neighborhood and this boy takes her from one meadow to another every day before going to school so she can find food. The boy is only 10 years old.” Eventually the news reached a local rescue center, which has now taken over the care of the doe so that she can live safely.

The deer will be picked up today by a local rescue group and taken to a vet for examination. It will probably be tagged and taken to a controlled forest reserve, but they said it could go to an approved farm or zoo as it seems very docile. It may not be exactly the same as in the wild, but for a deer in his condition it is the best option.
Thanks to a selfless boy, the deer was given a second chance at a happy life.