Elk Kept Dunking His Head In The Water, Anxious Zoo Staff Start Filming His Actions

Keepers at Pocatello Zoo, Idaho, were shocked and anxious when they noticed Shooter, a 4-year-old elk, acting strangely by his water trough. Shooter is 6-foot-tall, with his antlers adding another 4 feet, so he struggled to put his head in the narrow trough.

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One of the zoo-keepers started recording his actions, and soon, she was even more puzzled at Shooter’s actions. Shooter would change between dunking his head in the water, and dipping his paws in, all with much difficulty considering his body structure.

The zoo-keepers finally realized what Shooter was up to! There was a marmot – a kind of large squirrel, drowning in the water trough. Before they could help further, Shooter triumphantly managed to grab the tiny marmot in his jaws!

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Shooter, who had punctured car tires with his antlers before, was extremely gentle with the tiny marmot. He lowered the dripping marmot to the ground, carefully protecting the tiny baby from his antlers. The marmot seemed so grateful to be rescued!

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The zoo-keepers had no idea about Shooter’s soft side. He spent a great deal of time trying to plan and execute a rescue for the helpless creature. We are in awe of his big-heart!

Check out the video below to see the smart and thoughtful Shooter’s incredible story!

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