Deer Rescued on Kennebec River After Falling Through Ice [PICTURES]

The Maine Warden Service and the Skowhegan Fire Department rescued a deer that fell through thin ice on the Kennebec River Tuesday.That's pretty decent, since they could have...well...you know the options. 

They used what's called a 'rescue alive' sled to get the deer out of the water. This is Skowhegan Firefighters Linwood Corson and Scott Libby, along with Captain Jason Frost and Chief Shawn Howard, helped warden Chad Robinson.

Then they had to warm up the poor thing after getting it to shore.

After about 20 minutes of warming and rubbing the deer, she was able to stand up and walk away. But first - smile!

Then they left her alone and soon...she walked away on her own.  Well done boys!

Thanks guys for not...well, using other options and saving this little deer. Great job!