Wildlife "Guardians": Rescue as a day for ten years, let them "live"
Wetlands, grass beaches, public welfare forests, villages, etc. This year, 39-year-old Zhu Jiyong patrols whenever he has time to check whether there are any injured wild animals in these places. At the same time, feed on wetlands and woodlands so that the birds going home and passing by have food to eat.
The picture shows the peregrine falcon that was released and cured. (Data map)
Zhu Jiyong is a cadre of the Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, and a member of the Jiayuguan City Wildlife Protection Association.
In recent years, the ecological environment of Jiayuguan City has improved, and the local area has become a stop for many wild animals to multiply and migrate. At the same time, the protection and treatment of wildlife has become increasingly important.
The picture shows water feeding to the injured Kestrel. (Data map)
In April 2011, an old man carried an injured owl to Jiayuguan City Forestry and Grassland Bureau, begging staff to treat it. "At that time, I had just contacted and had no experience. I saw the owl broke off its left wing and shed a lot of blood. I was at a loss. I was fed anti-inflammatory drugs, but in the end I couldn't save it." Zhu Jiyong said.
"At that time, I was very self-blame and felt guilty, so I began to consult materials and books, learn about wild animals, and accumulate experience in treatment." Zhu Jiyong said.
The picture shows the treatment of black stork. (Data map)
Over the years, in his spare time, Zhu Jiyong has basically participated in various wildlife protection and rescue volunteer services. There is no professional wildlife rescue agency in the local area, so he cooperates with pet hospitals to perform inspections and surgeries on animals.
On one day in August 2016, Zhu Jiyong received an anonymous call from a villager, saying that in Huangcaoying Village, Yuquan Town, three or four migrant workers illegally hunted two peregrine falcons, which are under national second-class protection, and are packing them for transportation. . Zhu Jiyong didn't have time to think, and drove there alone. "Don't dare to delay, for fear that they will be transferred and it will be difficult to find them."
When he arrived at Caoying Village and found the house number, Zhu Jiyong found that the villager's door was unlocked, so he went straight into the yard to look for the peregrine falcon, and finally found the peregrine falcon tied with a rope in the corner of the yard, his eyes were covered with black cloth. Zhu Jiyong hurriedly untied the rope of the peregrine falcon, took off the blindfold, and put it in a cardboard box to take it away quietly.
As he was about to go out, three or four people came out of the house and surrounded him, pushing and holding him to prevent him from leaving. "Don't be afraid, they should have a guilty conscience for what they did illegally. I was very tough at the time and told them that I belonged to the Forestry Inspection Team and I must take the Peregrine Falcon away." In the push and pull insults, Zhu Jiyong crowded out the crowd. Get out of the door and drove away.
The picture shows the rescued peregrine falcon. (Data map)
"They didn't dare to do it, they were just swearing and obstructing. They should also know that they were doing something illegal. If they did it, I would definitely not be an opponent." Zhu Jiyong thought of the scene at that time, heartbroken but not regretful.
Later, after a week of meticulous feeding, the two rescued peregrine falcons quickly recovered their strength. Zhu Jiyong drove to the depths of the jungle more than 30 kilometers away from the city and released them to nature.
The picture shows the treatment of a young owl with a wounded wing. (Data map)
Although he is busy at work, Zhu Jiyong never misses the opportunity to rescue animals. On the 1st day of 2017, Zhu Jiyong received a call for help. There was a shale with its mouth full of blood, dying and no one was watching. Zhu Jiyong immediately drove to the Xigou mining area 30 kilometers away, and boarded the operation area above 3000 meters above sea level to bring the rock sheep back.
"I was wearing thin clothes at the time. When I arrived, I found that the mountain was covered with snow, the temperature was very low, and accompanied by a biting cold wind, the whole person was frozen." Zhu Jiyong said that he could not take care of the cold. Check the injury of the rock sheep, from the outside. , Could not see how he was injured, so he brought it back.
The picture shows the rescue of a sick rock sheep in a high altitude area. (Data map)
After returning, I tried a variety of methods, but Yanyang's spirit was not as good every day. No way, Zhu Jiyong begged friends for help. He invited friends from the city hospital and veterinarians to come to the Yanyang for consultation. After more than 20 days of injections and medication, the Yanyang eventually deteriorated and died. In the end, the doctor judged that it might be sheep disease. Strongly contagious.
"Although I failed to save my life, I am willing to help with money and favors, and try my best to save." Zhu Jiyong said. Speaking of whether he was worried about being infected, he said: "This is all considered in advance. We will take care of every treatment. We will wear medical masks and gloves. It is safe."
The picture shows the treatment of red-billed pochard ducks, which are dying due to intestinal diseases. (Data map)
Since 2011, Zhu Jiyong has been engaged in wildlife protection work and has rescued 228 protected wildlife animals. Among them, there are 3 national first-class protected animals, including black stork, Burmese python, and golden eagle; 187 national second-class protected animals include rock sheep, white spoonbill, stone marten, fox, whooper swan, owl, demoiselle crane, and blue Eagles, etc.; there are 38 animals protected by the national "Three Haves", such as marijuana bitters, red ducks, pochard ducks, mallard ducks, painted ducks, house swallows, porcupines, fantail sand pheasants, turtle doves, etc.
The picture shows the rescued stone mink. (Data map)
Behind every rescue of a small animal, there is a warm story. Whenever there is a wild animal that needs to be treated, Zhu Jiyong will rush to the scene as soon as possible to carefully examine and identify it, prescribe the right medicine, and often pay for the injured animal to buy medicine, perform surgery, and buy food.
The picture shows the grey geese after recovery. They were sent to the zoo for "elder care" because they could not fly high. (Data map)
"If the rescued wild animal has trauma, inject tetanus, anti-inflammatory and other injections and treat the wound; if there is intestinal disease, take food and medicine every day." Zhu Jiyong summed up the experience accumulated over the years and looked after them like babies. , Until they recover physically and return to nature. Over time, Zhu Jiyong gained the nickname of "animal tuherman".
Sometimes there are dangers in the rescue process. Once, Zhu Jiyong rescued a cormorant from the local Jiabei Industrial Park. "The left wing of the cormorant was ulcerated on a large scale. We injected it with colds, anti-inflammatory and other injections, wiped the wound with the medicine every day, and bought the carp from the market to feed it." During the inspection of the injury, he was almost blinded by the cormorant. . "The mouths and claws of some animals are very sharp, so be very careful in the rescue process to avoid injury." Zhu Jiyong said.
The picture shows an owl recovering from flying wings in a wetland park. (Data map)
At first, everyone didn't understand and thought he was "nosy." Zhu Jiyong said: "I just think they are the same lives. I want to try my best to save them and keep them alive. It's that simple."
Some birds had their wings completely broken and could not fly after the wounds healed. Zhu Jiyong sent them to the zoo for retirement. "Every time I give it away, I will bring some food and money, so that the administrator will continue to take care of them. I will do my best to provide them with retirement."
The picture shows the certificate of honor obtained by Zhu Jiyong. (Data map)
In 2014, Zhu Jiyong was awarded the honorary title of "Advanced Individual in Rescue of Wild Animals" by Jiuquan Wildlife Rescue Center; in 2016, 2017, and 2018, he was named "Advanced Individual" in Jiayuguan City Wildlife Protection; in April 2017, he was named "Jiayuguan City's Most Beautiful Volunteer"; won the "China Subaru Ecological Protection Award" in March 2018; was recommended to be selected as China's "Good People List" in September 2018; was selected as the "Fifth Jiayuguan City Model of Ethics" in July 2019 The 4th Xiongguan Good Person"; In November 2019, he was selected as the "3rd Gansu Province Lei Feng Volunteer Service Most Beautiful Volunteer".
For many years, Zhu Jiyong was often scratched and wounded in the rescue of wild animals. The rescue work was dirty and tired, but he never gave up. "I like animals and love life. Every time I help is my responsibility. It is worth it to insist on doing what I like." He said.
Author: Liu Tao Dingsi