Hearing something rustling among the branches of a tree is not an unusual phenomenon, considering that various birds, squirrels, and other animals can often be found there. 

However, seeing an animal occupying a third of that same tree sitting on its branches is not something you see every day. 

Yet, this is exactly what the residents of Salt Lake City, Utah, witnessed one day when they saw someone huge hiding in a tree above them. 

Although they were shocked at first, they soon realized that the poor fellow needed help so they immediately called the rescuers. 

Rescuing The Big Guy

As soon as they received the call about a two-year-old bear stuck in a tree, rescuers from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Salt Lake City Fire Department, the Salt Lake City Parks Department, and the Salt Lake City Police Department were on their way to that place. 

When they arrived, the rescuers and the people who found the bear were surprised at how the animal had gotten there. Yet, there was an explanation. 

“Our biologists believe it may have migrated to the lower elevation area looking for food and water,” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wrote in their Facebook post, adding: “It’s not unusual to see bears migrating around after hibernation, and occasionally, they will end up in residential areas.”

Despite all these facts, this mission was truly unusual for the rescuers, considering that they had never rescued a bear within the boundaries of Salt Lake City, Utah, but mostly in the nearby canyons.

However, they were more than ready for this rescue mission and soon went into action to save the big guy. 

The experienced rescuers from all the agencies teamed up together and tranquilized the bear so that he wouldn’t harm himself or others. As soon as he was out of the tree, they transported him to a nearby truck. 

The animal was finally safe and sound, meaning that the rescue mission was successfully completed. 

Back Where He Belongs

As soon as these people safely relocated the bear, they performed an on-scene health assessment. After they were sure that everything was fine with his health, he was ready to return to his natural habitat. 

This bear was finally returning to where he belonged and it was the happiest moment in his life. 

His saviors were proud of everything they did for this bear, and the scene of him excitedly running toward home reminded them once again why they are in love with what they do.

There is no greater blessing than saving a life.