When a call came in about a group of baby skunks left alone on the roadside after their mother was hit by a car, rescuers from the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center in North Carolina wasted no time rushing to the scene.
What they found melted their hearts. Eight tiny, furry babies were huddled together on the side of the road, clinging to one another for warmth and comfort.
The little ones seemed to be waiting for their mom to wake up and take them home. But as the hours passed, it became heartbreakingly clear that she was gone.
Safe At Last
When rescuers arrived, the baby skunks were still curled up tightly in a small pile. The team gently gathered them and brought them back to their rescue center for immediate care.
Each baby was examined by the medical staff. Thankfully, mos