DRAMA IN REAL LIFE - TO THE RESCUE!

One of the new little calves managed to fall down a steep hill, so Rancher Mike (with the help of his trusty sidekick, our son) had to “save the day”.

Here is the little fellow – you can see the creek on lower left and top of hill at top 

A close up of the little guy

My husband climbed down the far side so as not to scare the calf . . . 

. . . then he crossed the water . . .

and they had a little chat - I can only imagine the dialogue!

At last the cavalry arrived!

My son tied off the rope to a stake and threw it down to dad, who attempted to tie it around the calf . . .

. . . but help was needed to hold the calf and tie the rope at the same time so my son climbed down . . .

. . . and between them they managed to get the rope tied around the calf, just behind his front legs.

Then  my son climbed back up the hill – and with him pulling and my husband pushing . . . 

. . . they finally got the calf up the hill.

My son gave it a reassuring pat . . .

. . . then the two of them carried it to the gator . . .

. . . loaded it in . . .

. . . and with son driving and dad holding onto the calf, they drove it back to its mother!

My husband says I have to tell you this – seeing him climbing up and down these hills, you would not think he will be 71 in a month!  Yep, he’s in pretty good shape since he’s out every day - winter/summer, hot/cold, wet/dry – dealing with his animals.  He climbs up and down hills and moves fences on almost a daily basis.  When fences need mending he does that.  His beloved gator will only get him so far – then he has to go on foot!

Anyway – another typical day here on the Ranch!  Thought you might enjoy it.