Hangzhou, China - June 27, 2024

In a recent incident in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a black muntjac, a nationally protected species, found itself trapped in a waterway within the city limits. Upon receiving the distress call, firefighters from Zhejiang rushed to the scene and embarked on a daring rescue operation. Despite the muntjac's unfamiliarity with such human intervention, it displayed remarkable agility, evading capture multiple times before firefighters successfully secured it and safely brought it ashore.

The muntjac's unexpected urban adventure has sparked curiosity and concern among locals, prompting questions about its origin and whether it had notified its family about its summer escape and family visit. Following its rescue, the muntjac was handed over to wildlife authorities for appropriate care and assessment, ensuring its well-being after the unusual city outing.