Gratitude
comes from unexpected places. And when you are least anticipating it,
you are going to be showered with it. If you thought that we were the
only species capable of this emotion then you got it all wrong.
A
certain donkey in Arizona is quite aware of this human sentiment and
decided to overwhelm the fire-fighters who were trying to tackle a nasty
forest fire situation. Here is a story that is going to amaze you and
make you think twice before you call some a ‘Donkey’ again.
Escaping to friends
What
do you do when you have come out of a forest fire and see the men who
are trying to save your living habitat? Thank them of course. That is
exactly what this donkey did after it emerged alive from the fire in
Arizona.
It
was a 7000-acre land that caught fire, near Lake Havasu City. The
fire-fighters were familiar with the donkey coming over as many of this
species live in the area. However what was quite uncommon is the donkey
absolutely refused to leave their side. It almost understood where help
was coming from and showed his gratitude by not letting go of their
side.
- The ‘never leaving your side’ story
The
fire-fighters said that most of the donkeys in the area are ‘skittish’
but somehow this one was a class apart. There was no denying that it
understood its safety well and decided to stick to the ones that seemed
as saviours. The men in yellow were pretty much amazed with this strange
behaviour but appreciated it nonetheless. The entire crew seemed to
enjoy his presence.
It
is unknown whether the donkey is from a farm considering his unlike
nature from the ones in the wild. No matter the case, it sure seemed to
enjoy the attention that the men showered. Amidst all the death and
destruction, the fire-fighters were sure relieved to see a situation
where a single life brought so much joy.
Even though the donkey has been taken to safety, if there is no owner to claim it, the American
Wild Horse Sanctuary will come forward to take care of it and provide a
safe home. It is happy ending for the donkey for sure and the
fire-fighters got a new ray of hope with its presence.
- And of course it is wearing the merit cap as well.
The
donkey quite possibly never missed a chance to be with his new friends
and made sure that each moment counted. The pictures are proof of what
an amazing time he had with his new company.
Well,
it is safe to say that this is one lucky animal, which escaped death,
made new friends and is also on the verge of getting a new home. Forest
fire is indeed something that can’t be controlled every time but seeing
life emerge out is glorious and rewarding at the same time.
