A Pinellas County deputy said he helped save an injured rabbit he found near Racetrack Road on Sept. 19, helped nurse it back to health, then set it free Wednesday.

He ensured the animals recovery and safe return to its natural habitat.

WATCH: Pinellas deputy rescues injured rabbit, nurses it back to health then sets it free

Deputy Baldwin, who gained attention earlier this year for rescuing an opossum, brought the rabbit to a local veterinarian, where it was treated and cleared for release. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), Baldwin was then able to watch the animals release at a nearby park.

Officials remind residents who encounter injured wildlife in Pinellas County to contact one of the following agencies:

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