Team of rescuers save adult beavers stranded in area spillway
LINWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - A team of rescuers successfully saved a pair of adult beavers who became stranded near an area lake during an attempt to save a juvenile who ed away.
Operation Wildlife, based in Linwood, Kansas, says it recently received an email from a couple who found a family of beavers stranded in an area spillway. The couple tried multiple strategies to rescue them but were unsuccessful.
Organization leaders noted that they asked for photos of the beavers and their surroundings so they could be sent to Animal Search and Rescue Training and Response. However, after 24 hours with no response, they decided to take a road trip and find the stranded critters.
Rescuers said three beavers were found midway down a quarter-mile-long concrete spillway with multiple 3-foot tall steps and walls that were 80 ft. high and 50 ft. across.
When of the rescue party made it to the family, they indicated that they believed a juvenile had gotten into the spillway as two adults attempted to rescue it. Ultimately, the young beaver was found to be deceased.
According to Operation Wildlife, as the beavers were found on the property of a state fishing lake, a rescue plan would need to gain the approval of state conservationists. The plan came together with the help of ASAR and was approved by officials.
With volunteer Kirk Mata’s help, rescuers said they set off to the lake. Both adult beavers were successfully removed from the spillway, however, they shredded the equipment used to rescue them. While both beavers were hungry, they were found to be otherwise healthy and left to continue their lives at the lake.
Operation Wildlife has asked for donations to help replace the shredded equipment. To offer donations or to learn more about Operation Wildlife, click HERE.
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