A Remarkable Survival Story of a Baby Hare
In an extraordinary act of compassion, a baby hare has been celebrated as a ‘little miracle’ after being saved during an emergency roadside Caesarean section. This remarkable event took place in Dumfriesshire when farmer Robert Craig discovered a female hare that had been struck by machinery during silage operations.
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Upon checking on the dead mother, Craig noticed movement in her stomach and realized she was pregnant. Understanding the urgency of the situation, he quickly acted to save the unborn babies. Using a pen knife, he performed an emergency Caesarean section at the side of the road, successfully delivering two tiny leverets.
Craig shared his experience, saying: “I went to check what I had struck and sadly found the hare dead. But then I saw her stomach move and knew instantly she was pregnant, and I had to act quickly to give the babies a chance at life. I carefully cut her open and saw the babies. I gave them a gentle swing to clear out any mucus, just like you would with newborn lambs. Then I started rubbing their bodies to try and get them breathing, and sure enough, they gasped and came around. So, I stopped working, got them warmed up and called the Scottish SPCA.”
While one of the leverets did not survive, the other, named Bruno by Scottish SPCA staff for his fighting spirit, is now gaining strength at the charity’s National Wildlife Rescue Centre at Fishcross in Clackmannanshire. Animal Rescue Officer Emma Totney, who visited the scene on May 13, described the baby as alert and energetic. She noted that Bruno showed great determination despite being smaller than expected for a newborn.
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Bruno’s journey to recovery began when he was admitted to the Wildlife Rescue Centre, weighing only 80g—well below the typical birth weight for a newborn hare. However, he has since grown significantly, now weighing more than nine times his original weight. The team hopes he will be ready for release into the wild in the coming weeks, provided his progress continues.
At Fishcross, the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife team provides round-the-clock care for orphaned and injured animals. Wildlife assistant Shauni Stoddart, who has been caring for Bruno, shared insights into his early days. She mentioned that Bruno was initially 20g underweight and in a fragile condition. Due to his unique circumstances, he was hand-reared at home for the first five days to minimize stress. He responded incredibly well, quickly gaining strength.
The Scottish SPCA described Bruno’s birth as “very extraordinary” and emphasized that they would not recommend anyone performing such surgery on any animal. This heartwarming story highlights the importance of quick thinking and compassion in saving lives, even in the most unexpected situations. The dedication of the farmer, the rescue team, and the wildlife center has given Bruno a second chance at life, and there is hope that he will soon return to the wild.
