Many of us have a soft spot for animals, but some individuals possess an extraordinary knack for connecting with them.
This story revolves around a dad who managed to film a heartwarming encounter between his daughter and a baby deer.
It seems like his little girl, Maya, was born with a unique gift.
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The enchanting incident unfolded when the family returned from a canoeing adventure.
As they were unloading their vehicle, they spotted a fawn in their front yard.
In the video, Maya is seen standing on the driveway, with the fawn emerging from the grass.
Instead of reacting with typical childlike excitement that might scare the creature away, Maya remains tranquil, crouches down, and subtly gestures to the fawn, as if inviting it closer.
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What happens next is truly magical.
The baby deer, seemingly drawn to Maya, walks up to her. Maya maintains her calm demeanor, allowing the animal to grow comfortable in her presence.
She extends her hand towards the fawn, and her father, Brad Herring, a videographer, is there to capture this touching interaction.
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It’s evident that Maya has a special affinity for animals and a bond forms between her and the fawn.
The young deer seems to sense her kind-hearted nature.
After a while, Maya gently pets the creature on its back, further solidifying their connection.
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According to Brad, Maya understood that the fawn “needed its mother.”
Despite the sweetness of their encounter, Maya’s primary concern was to help the baby deer reunite with its mother.
They speculated that the doe was likely foraging for food in the wilderness, recovering after giving birth.
As explained on the WildCare website, “In order to keep her young safe, a doe will leave her fawn in a secluded area, often for as long as 12 hours, distracting predators away from her baby while she forages for food.”
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The video continues with Maya leading the fawn through their yard towards the woods.
The baby deer stays by her side, following her every step.
At one point, Maya turns to the camera, her face lit up with joy. She uses her hand to signal the fawn to follow her, creating an adorable scene.
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Although their time together was brief, it’s clear that a strong bond formed between Maya and the fawn.
Brad shares in the YouTube video description, “The fawn had a good sense about Maya and followed her every step. They were inseparable from the moment they met.”
The unlikely friendship has melted millions of hearts!
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The time to part ways eventually comes.
Maya guides the baby deer back into the woods, where it settles down among the leaves. She waves goodbye to her new friend and quietly walks away.
The scene is incredibly touching, made even more poignant by The Black Lillies’ song “Yes I Know” playing in the background of the video.
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Since Brad posted the video, titled “The Deer Whisperer,” it has garnered over 8.8 million views.
He also provided an update, writing, “Update: we saw two doe and two fawns in our neighbor’s yard yesterday and then again a fawn and doe in our backyard today so we are pretty certain that she was found.”
It’s clear that Maya has a special gift, evident in the way she interacts with the fawn.
This unforgettable experience is a testament to the beautiful bond that can form between humans and animals.
See how Maya leads an enchanted baby fawn back to a safe resting place in the video below!
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