WINNECONNE (NBC 26) — A brave and bone-chilling effort by first responders ended in sadness Tuesday when a rescued deer died shortly after it was pulled from the Wolf River.

According to Winneconne police officials, the animal laid down and died about one hour after rescuers saved it from the icy waters.

Winneconne Poygan Fire District

The animal's death was a sad coda to what had been a proud moment for the Winneconne Poygan Fire District.

"A big thanks to the Winneconne Poygan Fire District for rescuing the deer that got stuck in the river today!" Winnebago Police posted on Facebook before learning of the animal's death. "Teamwork at its finest. We have an awesome fire department here!"

"You never know what the next call will bring," the fire district said in its own post. "Here are

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