A highway patrol officer became an overnight hero after delivering the unborn baby deer when it found lying beside its dead mother and falling out of her split stomach following the fatal accident in Bielsko-Biała.
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A policeman who delivered an unborn deer after its pregnant mother was hit by a car has been hailed a local hero.

Officers were called to the scene in Bielsko-Biała, Silesia, after receiving reports about a the fawn lying beside its dead mother after falling out of her split stomach following the fatal accident.

Calling a local vet for instructions on how to deal with a live birth, the unnamed officer then cut away the umbilical cord before turning the fawn over so it could cough up any foetal waters.Ośrodek Rehabilitacji “Mysikrólik” Na Pomoc Dzikim Zwierzętom/Facebook

Arriving at the scene, the policemen found the dead deer lying in a ditch with her baby beside her still attached to its umbilical cord.

Calling a local vet for instructions on how to deal with a live birth, the unnamed officer then cut away the umbilical cord before turning the fawn over so it could cough up any foetal waters.

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The policeman then wrapped the new-born deer in a blanket to keep it warm until staff from the nearby Wild Animal Rescue Centre could arrive.Ośrodek Rehabilitacji “Mysikrólik” Na Pomoc Dzikim Zwierzętom/Facebook

He then wrapped the new-born deer in a blanket to keep it warm until staff from the nearby Wild Animal Rescue Centre, the ‘Mysikrolik Foundation’ could arrive.

Posting on social media at the time, a vet from the foundation said: “Policemen from Czechowice-Dziedzice cut the umbilical cord. We are fighting for her life.

Posting on social media at the time, a vet from the foundation said: “Policemen from Czechowice-Dziedzice cut the umbilical cord. We are fighting for her life.Ośrodek Rehabilitacji “Mysikrólik” Na Pomoc Dzikim Zwierzętom/Facebook

“As a result of the collision, the pregnant deer died and two young fell out of its torn belly. The police came first and tried to save them. Only one was saved.

“The baby is in a state that gives us hope, but unfortunately it has a broken leg.

“The next few hours will be critical. Awaiting us is the task of feeding her every two hours with goat’s colostrum. Keep your fingers crossed.”

Christening the baby deer ‘Eeyore’ the foundation later updated its post alongside a picture and short video of the animal peeking inquisitively out of a cardboard box.

The foundation added: “The baby is in a state that gives us hope, but unfortunately it has a broken leg. The next few hours will be critical. Awaiting us is the task of feeding her every two hours with goat’s colostrum. Keep your fingers crossed.”Ośrodek Rehabilitacji /FacebookThey said: “Eeyore, saved by policemen from Czechowice-Dziedzice is getting there.

“She drunk all the colostrum given by Miss Ula and has a will to live. We can’t celebrate just yet as bringing up such a premature baby is still uncertain, but we are enjoying every second with her.”

Now the policeman who delivered the fawn has been proclaimed a hero, with people flooding social media with praise.

Christening the baby deer ‘Eeyore’ the foundation later updated its post alongside a picture and short video of the animal peeking inquisitively out of a cardboard box.Ośrodek Rehabilitacji “Mysikrólik” Na Pomoc Dzikim Zwierzętom /Facebook

One fan commented: “Well done Mr policeman! Real men: tough but heart in hand.”

Another wrote: “I hope that the commander will rise to the occasion and award the policemen. Very good job. Congratulations and words of appreciation to the police patrol.”

Yet another posted simply: “Bravo police! Respect.”