Blue Heron Rescue

[@johnd5643]

If it doesn’t survive, it surely wasn’t for any lack of effort on your part. And its last interaction with the world was an amazing act of kindness. 🤙

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

I think it'll make it for sure!!!! Nature is tough. 💪💪

[@drumavenger83]

Even if it didn't make it, its last bit of time was much better because he stopped and helped.

[@rustcohle5156]

@@CarolinaBassHunter там и так более чем очевидно, что с цаплей всё в порядке и она выжила! There and so it is more than obvious that everything is in order with the heron and she survived!

[@tallen1628]

Well, that was the most wholesome thing I'll probably see this month. You're just a great guy and we are all grateful for you

[@doncoe5070]

Great job

[@rodneyjewett5248]

You are the embodiment of sportsmanship and conservation. We're all proud of you!

[@tommyrq180]

One superior fisherman saving another one. Beautiful. Never was your casting accuracy more decisive!

[@SonOfaFish518]

This is how everyone should react to these situations. Great job Matt !!

[@ricardochong6834]

That's not just a simple act of kindness. I call it heroic. The bird may not be able to thank, but I do. Thank you.

[@ingrid0259]

The chance of that bird being rescued was probably less than one in a million. You were the one in a million Matt. Thank you.

[@TheVTRainMan]

You already earned my subscription. There is no doubt you are a great fisherman. But this shows everything about why you are out there on the water. It’s way deeper than chasing the next bite on the end of your line. Thank you!

[@EKEACRES]

Man, THANKS a Million for helping that poor Blue Heron. Sometimes God's Creatures need our help sometimes. You did a GREAT job, Bravo!!

[@redlock4004]

Sometimes one is faced with a situation that one knows action has to be taken. Even when it won't make piss in the ocean difference, no doubt exists, it's simply the right thing to do. So good people. like you, step up and do it.

[@mar-vy22]

Thank you for using your skills to rescue this poor bird. I hope he makes a recovery. If not, at least he’ll pass peacefully instead of hanging in a tree. My heart was breaking with yours. Cheers to you and love your channel, Matt! ❤️

[@kratzerb]

Great job Matt. This is why people should be proactive about taking out everything they carry in, and others discarded trash if feasible. Fishing line can be a death sentence to many species. The sheer filth of some fisherman simply baffles me at times.

[@swamptosoundadventures8337]

They probably casted and got snagged in that tree and then the bird got in it. Nothing they could’ve done about it…..

[@nckhed]

@@swamptosoundadventures8337 Exactly. The most they could have done was try to break the branch off somehow and recover the broken line, but sometimes it's just not possible and it could make matters worse.

[@bigmoncrief6071]

Yep, I hate losing gear. Not for the loss of fishing time or expense but for the environmental impact. I'm a shore fisherman in the UK and if I lose gear I'll always return at low tide and try to get it back. I often find other lost rigs too. I hate the thought of a bird, seal or dog finding the baited hooks.

[@koozhound32]

I spend almost as much time fishing in my kayak as I do cleaning up other peoples trash. Really can’t stand some people

[@mooseknucklesoutdoors1329]

@@swamptosoundadventures8337 I hear you, but my comment was in general. There are so many areas along the rivers I fish, where discarded trash dominates the shoreline. I don’t understand how difficult it is to pick your trash up when you leave, they carried that trash in… Line and lure loss happens, it’s fishing. But getting a snag doesn’t equate to the numerous piles of 200 yards of 10,000 pound stren mono I find constantly. I’m calling some of you out, people fishing for catfish are some of the worst. Just filthy animals with no respect for the environment. Containers, bags, line, just shit everywhere.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Mr Matt!!! This is a wonderful example of how us sportsmen and women feel about nature, wildlife and just the entire outdoors!! Yes we may keep fish to eat, we may hunt and kill some animals to eat, but I promise you WE care more about the environment and wildlife then anyone else. This absolutely proves it. Fantastic job sir. Just another reason I follow and watch every video. Mad Respect 🙏🤟🤜🤛

[@jenavdg]

Absolutely epic. That is an example of a true sportsman.

[@maineiacoutdoors689]

Well done Matt! I helped rescue an adolescent raven on the ground several years ago. Found an avian rescue outfit for him. A month later went and got him and brought him back to his colony. What an airshow we were greeted with when we opened the box. The whole colony came out to welcome him home. What an amazing feeling.

[@Foster444]

Admirable compassion. Thank you for sharing.

[@Rsergi48]

Not only does he save the Heron, but he makes sure there is no line left in the stick so nothing else gets stuck! ❤️

[@rogerbutler-borruat3705]

You went above and beyond and showed the greatest quality we have as human beings: compassion. Your act is evidence of what we all need to do: treat our fellow creatures on this Earth as kin. We really are all one, with an obligation to relieve suffering whenever we can, and you proved that in spades, my friend.

[@mrctzn4557]

Makes me happy to see a guy drop his own interest in being outdoors, to stop and help out a bird in need. Outstanding!

[@bradray3893]

Add Macgyver to the resume right next to the Bob Ross of fishing. Well done!

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

This just completely stopped my fishing trip. Man I can't say it enough, WAY TO GO. GREAT JOB

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

I've helped out two Blue Herons, and it was an awesome feeling both times.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

@@CarolinaBassHunter same, no doubt Never felt so complete after a session

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Sooooo clever If you ain’t seen this dude’s video about his kayak, ya can’t possibly understand the depth of his water commitment and ingenuity

[@rebbie1989]

Just came to say Thank You! What a beautiful act of kindness.

[@r.eugenelee9148]

You are now considered a hero. You just saved that birds life. Way To Go Matt...awesome =-)

[@allanulen3809]

how does anyone give this a thumbs down? matt you truly deserve all the good karma for saving that bird.

[@vintagecrazyjay4970]

Allan, I think people were really trying to give this 2 thumbs up, and hit the thumbs down by mistake. Matt's awesome!

[@johnbakken1853]

I’m crying. I have a heron buddy on the McKenzie River here in Oregon. Thank you for the efforts.

[@Nicola_Bailey]

When I saw him just slumped on the bank gasping I was sure he was a goner. He must have been utterly exhausted trying to free himself from the tree. Amazing to see him stood up and moving about at the end.

[@troymoravec6552]

I was so into watching what would happen next and caught up in a true sportsman's kindness I had tears in my eyes hoping this bird was going to make it. Matt, you are the best!

[@robinhoodjones]

What a remarkably kind soul you have. Bless you for doing that!

[@sergiohiga1285]

The world needs more anonymous HEROES like you !!! Greetings from Japan !!👍👍

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Rockstar! You make us fishermen proud, this is the way a conservationist outdoorsman reacts! Well done!

[@davidmattingly1574]

The heron gasping for air at the end broke my heart

[@obebtr]

Respect budy. Thank you for rescue. You are good fisherman.

[@fishingrelaunched4864]

Great act of kindness Matt. You gave that Heron a fighting chance.

[@christophsarcher6240]

Normally i dont like these birds cause theyre an absolute pest where i live. But no animal should suffer so thank you for helping the poor guy. Legend!

[@ty_rosie10]

All outdoor sportsman need to act just like this! Conservation and keeping our great outdoors clean and safe for the many different species that live in it.. is very very important. Great job.

[@rvmcwhorter]

That’s my favorite bird . I feed them small fish sometimes . He sits behind me on the river and waits for me to toss him one . Thank you buddy . You are an amazing outdoorsman .

[@teamdmrc]

Wish more people cared like you.

[@walkerhomestead6853]

You’re a true hero Matt! Hats off to you man. Not many people would stop to help the bird. I’m glad you did

[@michaelciceraro7707]

A steward of the river wild life. Thank for what you do.

[@grmcnair1]

It is sometimes not for the fish that a fisherman is on the water. This video captures the respect most outdoorsmen have for our great outdoor world. Great job - I love your videos and commend your resolve and problem solving skills. GO NDYakAngler.

[@MsCuriousturtle]

That was verry kind, one fisherman helping out another!

[@KarenMcTavish]

Thank you so much for caring for the bird. So sad.

[@10Bdog10]

Me and my buddy did this very thing on the Susquehanna River in MD. A Great Blue Heron was tethered to a tree with fishing line and lead weights. We got it out of tree, caught it, clipped and unwound all the fishing line and released it. Always do your best not to leave fishing line or trash behind.

[@blkdeath]

Just when I think your videos can't get any better...you go out and rescue a friggin Blue Heron!!! Is there anything you can't do?!?!

[@ZacharyMeeks86]

By far the best thing I've ever seen on a fishing show. I hope the right people see this and give you lifetime sponsorship for where you can just spend the rest of your days fishing and making great videos

[@NatureInYourFace]

Great video! This is how true fishermen should be, lovers of nature. That bird looked a lot better at the end. 👊🏼

[@paullevine1813]

Losing 20 fat smallies & your fishing time are more than worth it to do what you did to try and save this bird & you did save him or her as the bird did look like it was getting it's bearings & strength back when you left. This is the act of most of the fishing community. See heroes come in any form & that day the Heron was lucky it had someone with a big heart who knew what was most important . Life ... So many awesome fishing vids from you Matt this was your best . As long as it can swallow & they will find a way it should survive once it's strength comes back . They are tough birds & plenty around where we fish here in the Rivers of MD. You did good , really good ... More than just kindness it's heart..

[@jaymz5267]

May God bless you for giving that bird a fighting chance! This is seriously the most wholesome video I’ve seen in a long time.

[@neallewis8458]

My son and I have always loved your channel, and now we love it 1000 times more! Your kindness and respect for wildlife come shining through in this wonderful video. Thank you for your efforts to save this awesome creature and thanks also for sharing the experience with us.

[@JoelMBarr-hh7vs]

I am utterly proud of you. That bird may not be able to thank you, conservationist - but we certainly all do. Great job. Hero.

[@davidmattingly1574]

Usually your videos are relaxing, but I'm on the edge of my seat with this one.

[@a.t.r.societymember1685]

You know, everyone compliments you on the accuracy of your fishing casts, but this is seriously next level. Good on you for these efforts man

[@davidalley7270]

There is a special place in heaven for people like you, God bless you brother.

[@iiLogicxxxxxx]

man that was very kind of you that poor bird. thank you for being the person you are

[@SeaCreamy]

Your love and respect of nature is amazing to see, thank you so much for trying and doing anything you could.

[@bigsnag7773]

RESPECT. Mama raised you right

[@jrmartinez3830]

This is why u get rewarded with big fish. Doing good deeds😊 awesome job brother

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Oh the moment that stick broke, I felt relief. Poor, poor bird. Dude again GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

[@wavydave490]

Well done, Matt, well done. Had a similar situation last year when, while working, I found a common garter snake that had managed to get itself stuck while passing through a large washer. It's body was too big to continue through and it was unable to back it's head out once it had gone through. The washer was for the bolts on an underground utility vault. I don't know how long the snake had been stuck, but it was pretty weak when I found it with it's head stuck in the vault and it's body still in the grass. I freed it from the vault, took it home and used my Dremel rotary tool and cut the washer off. Released the snake next to a nearby creek and the last I saw of it it was very enthusiastically swimming away. We humans get them into trouble so we can at least be humane and help them get out.

[@mozzajayjc]

Well done you and thank you for this great act of kindness 🇬🇧

[@antoniomora1255]

Definitely you´re a most thoughtful kind hearted human being. The agony of that poor animal stirred your soul into rescue action and your efforts were deservedly successful. Good for you Matt!!

[@Happily_retired]

Way to go Matt! My buddy and I fish one the retention ponds in The Villages, Florida (Between Ocala & Orlando). A GBH has been trying to take our catches (Largemouths) from us. She (he?) is kind of a pest. Late last month she had something wrong with her left wing and couldn't extend it, it was always close to her body. After a week she was close enough to see that there was a lure with one treble caught in her body and one caught in her wing. I tracked down and contact a lady who helps injured birds. My buddy and I met her at the pond to capture the bird. After a 15 minute slow chase we finally cornered and netted her on someone's back patio. While the other two held her steady I cut the barbs off the hooks and got a rattle trap style lure out of her. The home owners had come to see what was going on and provided some antibiotic ointment to put on the wounds. A month later and she's flying fine and an even worse pest on trying to steal our catches. It's great to see.

[@ndyakangler]

That’s great you were able to help it out! They’re amazing creatures, even if they do try to chase down my lure every now and then!

[@user-mj6lap17]

You done a wonderful deed by helping the bird, the way it was hanging he is a lucky bird to have you save it, be bless.

[@rustcohle5156]

Низкий поклон из России тебе добрый человек ! Спасибо тебе братское сердце за достойный поступок во благо природы! Вот я и нашёл собрата по сочувствию и взаимопониманию животным и природе. Low bow from Russia to you, kind person! Thank you brotherly heart for a worthy deed for the benefit of nature! So I found a fellow in sympathy and understanding for animals and nature. 🤝

[@melissa7122]

Your a good man for helping that bird out the tree!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Amazing sportsmanship and act of compassion. Your determination gave it a fighting chance to live on.

[@morganmetalmajor]

we need more fishermen like you very good job.

[@delwigzieful]

Wish all people cared like matt the world would be a better place,great job matt

[@johncasper5783]

In so many ways you're a wonderful example of a true sportsman.

[@beep6202]

A true sportsman! Thank you for giving that bird a chance!

[@vincebrown5158]

That was a PSA video for all outdoors man to leave the environment as you found it. Awesome job to free the bird...broke my heart watching it struggle.

[@kennyw.8644]

Job done well. I'm sure the great blue heron will survive. It was undoubtedly exhausted from hanging in the tree. Thanks for saving its life. What goes around comes around.

[@tomb.8485]

That beats any amount of fish you might have caught that day. Thanks for caring and sharing..

[@brianplaner]

Hero! Been in similar situations rescuing herons and tangled geese. I think i've put more into freeing nature than I'd ever do for landing a fish. The actual catching and releasing is just a fraction of "fishing". Great job being a guardian of your river.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Glad u got that fellow down!! God bless you 🙏 for being so kind!!

[@williamcayemberg5842]

Long time fan of the channel. As a Wisconsin musky/stream/river angler your channel has been great but today was the best of all. Leave it better than you found it. Protect these beautiful places that is what draws us there in the first place. Great job.

[@jadynebert9997]

Same here. Northern or southern Wisconsin. I mainly fish northern area rivers like wolf and embarrass river

[@d.b.cooper2292]

Who knew that the best animal rescue video would come from our wholesome fishing guide NDYakAngler. Stayed cool, calm and collected as usual, and some great tactics during the rescue mission. Awesome stuff man.

[@skoli55]

Thank you from blue heron. Awesome job my man.

[@Neurolytic76]

Thank you for the effort no matter the results. You are a good man sir.

[@nickzarvis5105]

Man that breaks my heart. It’s a damn good thing you were there to help even if it doesn’t look so good for the bird. Glad you were there to help.

[@xxkillshot5xx]

As a sportsman myself, I really respect this. God bless you man.

[@arippleeffect3415]

That was the most decent act of kindness I've seen in a long time. Thank you sir!

[@jacoblenting3742]

Awesome thing you did for that heron my friend!!.. it looks like he is gonna make it!

[@MegaDeansy]

Love knowing that there's still decent people in this world !

[@carmencapriola4209]

That was awesome how you took the time to help the heron, you truly love nature this is why we all watch your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@alexgaribaldi4346]

Got me and the fiancé in the feels watching that recovery mission, Matt 😂. Awesome work as always brother🤘. That bird was gifted a second chance at life by the guardian angel of the river🙏

[@asylumacresgaming1112]

2 vids in a week and one was a tear jerker good job dude seriously best fisherman on KZbin

[@owennagel7670]

That’s what being an outdoors men is all about amazing job

[@zorianfpv]

Thanks for setting a good example of not leaving your shit everywhere. I know a lot of fishermen who would have just left the log with line on it in the water. Thats why this kind of thing happens.

[@N84DTA]

You are a true sportsman and outdoorsman. Good to see guys like you setting an example for future generations. 👍

[@XSJunkieJWH]

Thanks Matt! Great to see another sportsman helping whenever they can. Sometimes, it works out, and sometimes it doesn't. But you gave him a fighting chance.

[@ssphoto66]

Well, once a couple guys mentioned this brought them to tears, it made me reciprocate. Truly the best news I've seen this week. Thanks!

[@kanadianken5673]

Well done !!! Watched my grandpa help a seagull get free from a hook once. Nothing like this though !!!! You are good people.

[@johnbelusko6347]

Excellent wrk my man. Takes a damn good person to do what u done. I know that big guu sure appreciated your generosity and kind heart. This world damn sure needs more guys like u.

[@phillipg681]

How are there any dislikes on this video? Matt, you continue to inspire all of us to be better fisherman and conservationists. Thank you for all that you do.

[@spencerhauck690]

Right? Thats what I was saying. This is the most gold hearted thing I've seen in a long time.

[@toddwinegar7365]

This one should get 10 million views also, my favorite video by my favorite YT'r. Great job broesph.

[@mshedg]

Fantastic job. The world needs more people like you.

[@Abolish101]

The state that heron was in once it got down. I think it was definitely near its end of the line. You definitely did your good deed 🙏

[@jbm135]

Great job. That was a difficult recovery. Years ago in the 1990's I was out in my pontoon boat and saw a blue heron in an area with a lot of weeds struggling to stay afloat. I was able to lift him on the bow of the boat without much problem. His feet were entangled in mono. I was able to cut him free. But just like your bird he just lay there. I took him to a friend's cottage and put him in the yard. The friend and I shared a cup of coffee and chatted for about 20 minutes and he eventually flew away. I'm sure your's will recover too.