Toledo Police Sergeant Wins PETA Award for Rescuing Fawn

PETA Thanks Sergeant for Protecting and Serving All of Toledo's Residents

For Immediate Release:
May 26, 2010

Contact:
Danielle Katz 757-622-7382

Toledo, Ohio -- When police Sgt. Mark Fry was called to assist with a pregnant deer who had to be euthanized after she was hit by a car, he sprang into action to save the deer's unborn fawn. After performing an emergency cesarean section, Fry gave the fawn mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and milked the mother so that the fawn could eat. Explaining his willingness to help, Fry said, "A life is a life, it doesn't matter if it's an animal or if it's a human being." Fry also expressed disgust that the person who hit the deer drove off, leaving the animal to suffer. He urged other drivers who accidentally hit deer to call authorities for help. For his heroism, PETA is presenting Fry with a "One Can Make a Difference" Award.

The award takes its name from PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk's 2008 book One Can Make a Difference. The book is a compilation of more than 50 original, thought-provoking essays written by a variety of people--including Willie Nelson, Mickey Rourke, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, and "everyday heroes" who have had a positive impact on the world.

"Thanks to Sergeant Fry's quick thinking and compassion, what could have been a completely tragic situation instead has a hopeful ending," says PETA Senior Vice President of Campaigns Dan Mathews. "Toledo is very fortunate to have a police officer who stands ready to protect all of the city's residents."

Fry will receive a framed certificate and a signed copy of Newkirk's book One Can Make a Difference.

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