Abandoned

Despite their efforts, the firefighters still could not identify the species of the trapped animals. Their small size and cries made it difficult to be certain. Another concern was that if a parent was nearby, the rescue might scare them off, causing them to abandon their babies.
This possibility added sadness to the situation. The presence of the parents could have made the rescue easier, but their absence complicated things. The team had to be even more careful and think about how to protect these defenseless young animals.
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