Mohawk Nation man spots a bald eagle stuck in a tree and doesn't hesitate to climb in and help while waiting for a wildlife rescue backup: 'We couldn't just leave him.'

There are plenty of stories of people rescuing cats and dogs, or even an occasional opossum or a mama duck and her ducklings, but it's hard to imagine certain wild animals letting a mere human help them in a time of need…

Nature is full of magnificent wildlife, such impressive creatures, living their lives with pride of the wilderness. I usually imagine them all like this one frame from Disney's Bambi, where you see Bambi's father standing tall above the forest, chest puffed, immaculate posture. At the end of the movie, of course, Bambi stands tall like his father in a similar shot. This is how I see these majestic animals, and all I have left to do is admire them from afar. No need for a human to approach them.

Bald eagles, for example, are one such animal. They don't need no human to care for them. They dominate the skies of North America with true royal majesty. They don't just approach humans so simply, but if you get to have a glimpse of them, you'll understand how impressive they are. I had the absolute honor to take a picture of one years ago, when I visited Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, Canada. It felt like I was in the presence of the sky king.

This one Mohawk Nation man below also had the honor of being next to a beautiful bald eagle, but this clearly wasn't what the eagle planned. Not even before he met this man. It's all because this eagle was stuck in a tree, wounded and left to meet his fate. When a wild animal is stuck, it's hard to stay indifferent to the sight. A majestic creature in a helpless situation. But how can you help? Well, this man and his partner knew. They managed to gently wiggle the eagle out of the tree with a large stick, and waited until wildlife rescue people could reach over and take it from there. 

I was so impressed with these people. The tenacity and kindness they expressed all throughout the video is peak "restored faith in humanity" situation to witness.  And they did not stop there - after this rescue video, they made another update on the eagle's situation (He's fine! He will fly again in no time, after his wounds are treated at the wildlife rescue center), and they named him! Scroll down to see for yourself how fitting his name is.