A deputy in Minnesota rescues a baby skunk who was thirsty
@Deepizzaguy (122396)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
June 18, 2022 4:35pm CST
Two days ago in Olmsted County Minnesota, Olmsted County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) Deputy Nate Jacobson was at work during the day when he saw a baby skunk that was walking on the road toward him.
I do not know about any of us, but normally our reaction would be to avoid getting near a skunk since they are known for using for using their tails to repel anyone getting close to them as a form of defense against being harmed.
Officer Jacobson decided to assist the baby skunk to get something to drink since the baby skunk was dehydrated from being in the sun all day long.
Officer Jacobson took the time from his busy schedule to take the baby skunk from the place where he found the animal to Paws And Claws Humanity Society (PCHS) in Rochester to be taken care of by the veterinarians the same day.
The good news is that officials with PCHS will be teaming up the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Of Minnesota to take care of the baby skunk.
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 22
@CarolDM remember Pepe Le Pew?
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 22
@RasmaSandra Yes! Of course I do. A favorite of mine. 
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
No the skunk did spray the officer. Thank goodness.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 22
@RubyHawk Baby skunks don't spray, until they become full-grown.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 Jun 22
@Deepizzaguy I think you meant he didn’t. The officer should be thankful. Have you ever smelled skunk spray? There’s nothing worst an soap and water won’t wash it off. Tomato juice will.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun 22
So glad momma skunk wasn't mad or anything. That could have gotten ugly. Good to hear all are well.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jun 22
@Deepizzaguy ........Good luck for the officer.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
@celticeagle I agree with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
I agree with you that the mom skunk was not around when the officer picked up the baby skunk on the road.
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@LadyDuck (502914)
• Italy
20 Jun 22
@Deepizzaguy The baby does not seem scared, only happy to have been helped.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jun 22
@LadyDuck According to the deputy, he said that the baby skunk just wanted to have something to drink and eat after the skunk was in the sun.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
I agree with you that the baby skunk looks innocent.
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 22
If that is the skunk in the photo is is a cute one, I think a baby skunk is less likely to be aggressive and this one probably is grateful it was helped
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 22
It's fear that causes a skunk to spray. The babies still aren't afraid of people.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
That is a good question what happened to the mom skunk.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 22
They stay in a litter, just like kittens do.
@Dena91
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
19 Jun 22
He is great to do this..I would watch out for skunk spray
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
It took a lot of courage to deal with a baby skunk on his part.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
So would I since their reputations precedes them.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
I agree with you since baby skunks are good animals who are nice when they are in need of help.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 22
When skunks are babies, they aren't afraid of people yet. He gave this baby some water, what a wonderful heart this man has!
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
The officer showed a heart of kindness to the baby skunk that few persons would show to a skunk due to fear of getting the stink perfume from an adult skunk.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
@kobesbuddy I did not about skunks being de-scented.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 22
@Deepizzaguy My friend had a de-scented skunk, it was no different than a cat.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 22
I agree with you on this matter.
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@LindaOHio (222978)
• United States
19 Jun 22
I'm so glad that the baby skunk will be cared for.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
23 Jun 22
Animal lover won't dare an inch to neglect any kind of animal when it's in danger.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Jun 22
@Nakitakona You are welcome.
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