Workers Found Two Fawns Alone—What Happened Next Surprised Everyone

A Sweet Surprise at Work

When the crew at Mountainside Quarry in Abbotsford showed up for work on May 26, they found something completely unexpected—two tiny fawns curled up right in front of the excavators. The team looked around for the mother, but she was nowhere in sight. Not wanting the little ones to get hurt, they gently moved them to a safer spot nearby.

Later that same day, the mom came back, found her babies, and quietly led them off into the bushes. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Déjà Vu

But the very next day, it happened again. The fawns were back near the equipment, and once again, the staff carefully moved them to safety. This time, though, the mother didn’t return. After 48 hours with no sign of her, the team started to worry and gave Critter Care a call.

Calling for Backup

We got the call on May 29. The folks at the quarry let us know they had two fawns who appeared to be orphaned. They mentioned they’d never seen this particular mother deer before, but they always keep an eye out for wildlife around the site.

One of our amazing volunteer rescuers headed out right away. After checking the fawns over, she decided the best thing would be to bring them into our care. They were only about a week or two old but looked healthy, all things considered.

A Twist We Didn’t Expect

The next day, May 30, the quarry called again, but this time with surprising news: the mother deer was back and looking for her babies.

Our volunteer didn’t waste a minute. She came back to the centre, gently placed the fawns in a kennel, and drove them back out to the quarry. She set the kennel down in a quiet spot, far from the machines but easy enough for Mom to find.

Reunited and It Feels So Good

Within an hour or two, the quarry supervisor sent us a photo that made everyone’s day: the mother had found her babies and was leading them back into the safety of the woods.

Moments Like These

We absolutely love when stories like this have a happy ending. Huge thanks to the team at Mountainside Quarry for being so kind, attentive, and patient. Their care made all the difference in giving this little deer family a second chance.

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