Martinez beaver died overnight
By Gary Bogue
Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 10:11 am in Uncategorized.
Here’s a report I just received from the Lindsay Wildlife Museum:
Gary: The beaver that was brought to us on Thursday from downtown Martinez unfortunately died overnight. As of 6 p.m. Thursday night, his condition was extremely guarded and the prognosis looked poor. He was receiving antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication and fluids to attempt to stabilize his condition. It appears that he died in his sleep. A postmortem examination will be performed to try to determine the cause of this beaver’s illness. /Susan
Susan Heckly, Wildlife Rehabilitation Director, Lindsay Wildlife Museum
I suspect the beaver was fading fast when it got picked up on the bank of the creek by Animal Services on Thursday. I’m sorry. /gary
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January 4th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I’m the bystander that jumped in to help the beaver. I am truly saddened to receive word that the beaver passed away. I am still concerned about the rest of the beavers in the den. What is their fate? Is there anything going to be done about saving them?
January 4th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Thanks for doing what you did Kevin….without you he would have had a horrible death. He was lucky you were there. I hope they can do something for the remaining beavers too.
Pat in Antioch
January 5th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Mr. Ormiston, I appreciate your concern and efforts on behalf of those little critters!