Any animal in peril is worthy of human compassion, and wolves are no exception.

When a severely injured wolf was fished out of icy waters near Limentra, Italy, his rescuers found him in a state of severe hypothermia and on the brink of death. The creature was clearly malnourished, and his hind limbs were paralyzed. The caring humans thought they had arrived too late, as his heart stopped as soon as they pulled him out of the river.

However, the rescuers refused to give up and fought hard to revive the creature. After a stressful few minutes, they successfully got the poor guy breathing again.

The wolf’s wounds shocked vets once they started diagnosing his injuries. They found that his body was riddled with 35 lead pellets, as the poor animal had been shot multiple times. Yet after it received two weeks of around-the-clock intensive care, the wolf was miraculously able to walk again.

It’s wonderful to see people really go the extra mile for an animal in need. Bravo to these brave animal lovers and the dedication they put into reviving this majestic beast!