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Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 12:56 PM Feb 2014

A brave boy in Bangledash risked his life to save a helpless baby deer from drowning (pics):

A brave boy fearlessly risked his own life and showed astonishing bravery to save a helpless baby deer from drowning.

The boy, called Belal and believed to be in his early teens, defiantly held the young fawn in one hand above his head as he plunged through the surging river.

During the ordeal onlookers were unsure whether the boy was going to appear again.
Belal plunges in:


Crossing the river:



They made it:


The baby drying out:


Back with the family:

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2552923/Deer-friends-Incredible-moment-brave-boy-risks-life-save-fawn-drowning.html#ixzz2sYrUMpP9

Courage and caring!


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A brave boy in Bangledash risked his life to save a helpless baby deer from drowning (pics): (Original Post) Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 OP
Brave, wonderful boy and such a lucky little fawn. polly7 Feb 2014 #1
Wow 2naSalit Feb 2014 #2
that was risky, what a brave boy! G_j Feb 2014 #3
Major... 3catwoman3 Feb 2014 #4
Beautiful! polichick Feb 2014 #5
What a wonderful young man!!!!! magical thyme Feb 2014 #6
What a hero! JNelson6563 Feb 2014 #7
Is the fawn in that pic? I don't see it. n/t cui bono Feb 2014 #15
... SammyWinstonJack Feb 2014 #8
"...because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." Ann Frank Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2014 #9
Sometimes I believe that good actions like this Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #10
Most of the people I've met over 70 years really are good at heart. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2014 #13
I agree. Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #17
"Even if ye have done it unto the least of one of these, you have done it unto Me." Jesus Christ libdem4life Feb 2014 #11
And "during the ordeal onlookers EC Feb 2014 #12
I love this kid. a la izquierda Feb 2014 #14
Wonderful malaise Feb 2014 #16

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
10. Sometimes I believe that good actions like this
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 03:25 PM
Feb 2014

are the only thing keeping the Earth turning.
The hate weighs it down. Love like this lightens the load.

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
13. Most of the people I've met over 70 years really are good at heart.
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 03:46 PM
Feb 2014

Not all, certainly. But most have degrees of human decency that shine through.

Most people go through their lives just living them. They don't go out of their way to harm other people and sometimes show great kindness, courage, even nobility, when called on.

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
17. I agree.
Fri Feb 7, 2014, 09:54 AM
Feb 2014

However, we hear of acts that are so evil that it takes your breath away.
Then you remember all of the caring people.

EC

(12,287 posts)
12. And "during the ordeal onlookers
Thu Feb 6, 2014, 03:30 PM
Feb 2014

were unsure whether the boy was going to appear again." Why didn't anyone help him? Good on this boy.

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