One rainy afternoon, Dara was walking along a muddy trail when he heard faint cries coming from a thicket.

 

In a small village on the edge of the forest, a kindhearted young man named Dara had become known as the “animal rescuer.” Whenever an animal was in trouble, villagers would call for him, knowing he would never turn away from a creature in need. One rainy afternoon, Dara was walking along a muddy trail when he heard faint cries coming from a thicket. Following the sound, he discovered a young monkey tangled in a hunter’s net. The frightened animal struggled, making the ropes cut deeper into its skin. Dara carefully approached, speaking softly to calm it. With a small pocket knife, he worked patiently to free the monkey, who then leapt into a nearby tree, pausing only to look back at him with grateful eyes.

That same day, Dara continued his journey and spotted a small turtle trapped in a plastic bag near a stream. Without hesitation, he knelt down, removed the bag, and released it into the clear water. Watching it swim away, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Over the years, Dara rescued many animals—birds caught in fishing lines, stray dogs stuck in fences, and even a baby deer that had fallen into a ditch. Each rescue strengthened his bond with nature and fueled his determination to protect wildlife from harm. His compassion began to inspire others in the village. Children started picking up trash to keep animals safe, and farmers began checking their traps more carefully to avoid catching non-target creatures. Dara’s simple acts of kindness sparked a wave of awareness that spread beyond the village. For Dara, rescuing animals was not just a duty—it was a promise to protect the voiceless. And with every life he saved, the forest seemed to breathe a little easier.