From British Columbia comes the story of a teeny critter and a kind teen sharing what one mom calls the ultimate “Canadiana” experience.
“It’s such a ‘Canadiana’ experience!” said Liz Belanger. “If anyone is going to have this experience, it’s going to be Connor. He just has so much empathy for animals.”
Liz and her son Connor were enjoying a summer tubing trip when they heard a high-pitched squeak coming from the fast-flowing river. Liz was a few yards ahead, so Connor lowered his hands into the water, and that’s when something incredible happened.
Clawing its way up into his palm was a baby beaver, then just a week old they would later learn.
“It felt awesome,” Connor said with a smile. “And I felt super protective of it immediately.”
The tiny animal, clearly exhausted, curled up in Connor’s hands and fell asleep against his chest as the pair made their way back to shore.
Video from CTV
Once there, they marked the spot on GPS and began calling around for help, all while the little beaver stayed cozily tucked in Connor’s arms. Eventually, the family drove an hour and a half out of their way to the North Island Animal Rescue Association. The organization told CTV News that without the Belangers’ help, there was “no chance” the baby would have survived, as it had likely been swept out of its den before mama beaver could retrieve her.
Weeks later, the rescue center shared good news: “Little Timbre” is thriving. She’s already practicing her beaver skills and will be reintroduced into the same river spot 18 months from now.
Obviously, Canadians have a knack for animal rescues on the water. Just this past July, two women paddling the Kananaskis River in Alberta encountered a stranded foal after its mama bolted. They carried the little one for hours downriver until it was safe.
But for Connor, the baby beaver rescue will always be his special story. “It felt awesome,” he repeated, grinning, and thanks to his kindness, Little Timbre has a second chance at life.
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