Was it a dream or did this really happen?

We were taking a break on Sunday, May 31st when a baby fawn came walking across our lawn.

Karen immediately called for it and it headed in our direction.

Right behind the fawn was our neighbor's son Paul Bragelman, who said the fawn had been over by their place all morning. He had called the DNR for advice but couldn't get ahold of anyone.

At that point, the baby fawn ran by and got stuck in the fence on the other side of our property and began crying.

Paul tenderly removed the fawn and held it close to calm it down and to let him/her know it was safe. After just a few minutes he released it and off it went, headed into the wooded area on our property.

The Bragelmans are no strangers to protecting wildlife. Several years ago they rescued baby ducks in the cities and brought them to Lone Lake. The ducks survived and returned to their property for many years. Last fall when Paul was heading home on Highway 47, he saw an injured eagle. This lucky eagle was transported by Paul to a wildlife rescue center.

It was a fun experience and we are thankful for the wildlife on our lake and caring neighbors that are willing to take the extra steps to help care of nature's creatures.

Karen and Steve Frazier on Lone Lake