A man in Xilin County, Guangxi, freed a wild deer entangled in barbed wire using bare hands, suffering eleven stitches to his palm. He urged others to contact official wildlife rescue hotlines instead of intervening directly.

Social Context

Wildlife rescue in China is governed by the Wildlife Protection Law, mandating professional handling through provincial forestry departments’ 24/7 hotlines (e.g., 12315 extension). Untrained interventions risk zoonotic disease transmission and animal injury—prompting national awareness campaigns since the 2023 Yangtze finless porpoise rescue incident.

Safety Tip

Photograph and geotag distressed wildlife, then call local forestry authorities immediately—never touch, feed, or relocate wild animals without official guidance.