Rome police rescue baby fawn trapped in storm drain

ROME, Ga. - Police officers in Rome, Georgia got a little wild surprise over the weekend when they were called to a rescue operation.

Officials say Sgt. Aaron Thacker and his team responded to West Rome on Sunday afternoon after a resident noticed a baby fawn had fallen into a storm drain.

The Rome Police Department shared a photo of the poor little animal stuck in the drain and Thacker waist-deep in the hole during the rescue operation.  

Thankfully, the fawn was safely released from the drain and ran off into the woods.

Thacker's small act of kindness got many cheers on Facebook, with people thanking him for doing his duty and saving the baby.