The hoodie-wearing “hero” caught on video rescuing a rabbit from the California wildfires may have actually made things worse for the poor critter. Local animal experts warn that any wildlife spotted near a blaze should be left alone — especially desert cottontails like the ones common to Southern California. So in reality, while the video of the rabbit rescue is heartwarming, some say it should really serve as an example of what not to do when you spot an animal near the flames. “If you encounter a wild animal in our neighborhood, leave it alone,” California Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira told SFGate back in October as wildfires were raging in Northern California. “Fire is something animals have to deal with constantly,” Tira explained.

Source: Fox News December 08, 2017 10:29 UTC