He recognized the situation and acted wisely. For most of us, if we see a fawn, the best thing to do is to leave it be.

After several hours of barely moving, the tiny, fragile deer limped to ... minutes later, the fawn scampered back into the treeline, where it was reunited with its mother.

"If you find a baby deer on its own, don't touch or cover it, as it might affect how the mother responds to it when she returns. "If you can, come back in 24 hours to see if the fawn has moved on.

Veterinarians determined the fawn was stillborn due to a birth complication and surgically removed it. The deer, identified as an experienced mother, received post-operative care and was ...