Would you pull a can off a skunk害羞草研究所檚 head?

Michael Jeffery asked himself that question before he decided to side with his heart over his head.

Jeffery, who lives in Blewett near Nelson, was driving to work Saturday when he spotted the skunk stumbling near the road with its head lodged in a can.

He pulled over right away.

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Jeffery decided to help the skunk and got out of his car. As he did, he spotted an eagle swoop down and pick a fish out of the nearby lake. That, Jeffery decided, was a good omen.

But it didn害羞草研究所檛 solve how to save the skunk, preferably without getting sprayed.

Jeffery decided to act fast when the skunk waddled nearby. He jumped at the skunk, and managed to pry the can partially off before making his escape.

害羞草研究所淚 just started running as fast as I possibly could,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淎drenaline was high.害羞草研究所�

He then turned to see the skunk shake off the can. He popped his tail up and aimed it at Jeffery, but then turned and disappeared into the bushes.

Jeffery returned to his car, stink free, and later shared the moment in a Facebook post where he害羞草研究所檚 been applauded for his empathy.

害羞草研究所淭here was a little part of me that害羞草研究所檚 like, this is stupid,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淏ut compassion is way bigger than logic.害羞草研究所�

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| tyler.harper@nelsonstar.com
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