northernbook Chapter 69 - 69: The Forest Emergency Station Finally Opens
Chapter 69 - 69: The Forest Emergency Station Finally Opens
"Don't talk nonsense, wait for the forensic identification results."
The Deputy Director of the Forestry Bureau glared at the accompanying personnel, his expression displeased.
Even if it were true, it wasn't for them to say. It had to be officially announced by the public security organ.
Chen Ying leaned in close to the deputy director and whispered, "Yin Li said no external injuries were found, he guessed it might be due to hypothermia compounded by extreme hunger."
The deputy director didn't make a sound, but nodded his head and changed the subject.
"Where is the monkey troop active now?"
"Over at Huaqiu Valley. That area has more fruit trees and a richer food source for the monkeys."
"You should write a report about this later. The monkeys have made a great contribution, and we need to reward them. When the cold weather causes a food shortage, have your rescue station prepare more food for targeted feeding."
Though it seemed somewhat superfluous, the leader's heart was in the right place, and Chen Ying directly thanked him on behalf of Brother Monkey's family for his concern.
"Brother Ying, do you think the monkeys could help patrol the forests? Lately, too many are sneaking into the wild forests, and even with the combined efforts of the local militia, we just can't cover all the ground."
Chen Ying didn't dare promise anything right away, only said he would discuss it with the monkeys when the time came.
The person speaking was just daydreaming, but Chen Ying took it seriously.
The monkey troop was not small, and they had nothing to do all day long; organizing a patrol team would be good, and it could reduce the workload of the rangers.
He didn't expect them to patrol everywhere, just focusing on protecting the area around Huaqiu Valley would suffice, right?
This could open up new ideas, if monkeys could do it, why not lynxes? Why not black bears?
They had plenty of animals in their big mountains.
It wasn't long before the rescue team reached the rescue station, and the family of the missing tourists also arrived.
On seeing the person on the stretcher, the victim's mother fainted on the spot.
The victim's father threw himself over his son, wailing loudly, and in an instant, seemed to age.
The subsequent matters were of no concern to Chen Ying and the others.
After the ambulance arrived, it took the victim and his unconscious family to the county hospital.
The victim's uncles stayed behind to express their gratitude to the rescue team and the rescue station.
After everyone was sent away, the atmosphere at the rescue station was so heavy it was nearly suffocating.
Master Zhao and Master Yi silently organized the materials used for patrolling the mountains, while Little Deng squatted to the side, keeping his head down, not saying a word.
The report for the day was written by Yin Li, and from the sound of his typing, it was evident he was harboring sadness and anger.
The rangers felt miserable, and so did Chen Ying and the other veterinarians.
Jinya and Black Bear Sister didn't return until nightfall.
Before entering the rescue station, they lingered in the bamboo forest for quite a while, making sure there was no one else around before Jinya came in with a wild rabbit in her mouth.
"Aw, why weren't you here today? I wanted to ask you to check on the Large Spirit Cat Cubs."
Jinya rubbed against Chen Ying for a long time, and when he didn't pet her as he usually did, she curiously stood up against his leg.
"What's wrong?"
Looking into Jinya's clear eyes, Chen Ying grabbed her head and rubbed it vigorously.
"It's nothing, something happened today that made me a bit sad."
"Do you want something to eat? When you feel bad, eating something tasty can cheer you up."
Little animals are really simple-minded, as long as they can move, can eat and drink, they can be happy all day.
Jinya picked up the rabbit and placed it at Chen Ying's feet.
"You eat, I'll go catch another one for that fellow."
Before Chen Ying could reach out to stop her, Jinya swiftly sprang into the forest and disappeared.
Black Bear Sister skillfully placed her leg into the small pool, holding onto the washing basin next to her, and she spoke in a low voice.
"Why did you feed that bear honey?"
Chen Ying paused, then looked up at Black Bear Sister.
Her furry, big face was filled with a sense of grievance.
Chen Ying touched his nose, puzzled about how Black Bear Sister had found out he had given the street rat honey. He was sure she hadn't been there at the time.
Fortunately, Black Bear Sister hummed and grumbled a few times and then let it go, only reminding Chen Ying to give the honey to her first next time.
Time passed quickly, and a week later, the rescue station welcomed two guests and a vehicle full of supplies.
"The cause of my nephew's death has been determined, he bled internally from a fall..."
The middle-aged man choked up and sniffled.
"We heard from the Jiamu Gully police that it was your mountain's monkeys and Black Bear who found my nephew and his companion, and they notified you to come and rescue them. So, our two families discussed it and decided to bring some things over."
"A part of it is living supplies for you all, and some is food for the monkeys and Black Bear, mainly fruits and such."
The rescue station had been established for many years and had participated in many
Fortunately, she got along well with Jinya. Both being big cats, they should be able to learn hunting methods from each other, right?
Little Sen volunteered to go into the mountains with Chen Ying, leaving Xiao Song and Duanmu to guard the outside.
The battlefield for Duanmu was in the medical area. His expertise lay in imaging, so the emergency station was a better fit for Little Sen.
Xiao Song working with Duanmu already made them equipped to handle most animal emergencies.
If Xiao Song couldn't handle it, calling him out would still be in time.
Seeing that Chen Ying was leaving, Black Bear Sister insisted on following him and didn't forget to check if Chen Ying had packed honey for her before departing.
Master Yi and Xiao Song stayed behind to keep watch, while the others helped to move items and supply the materials. After a whole day's work, they finally got the cabin set up and all kinds of medical equipment and facilities adjusted.
The cabin door was labeled with wooden letters: Forest Emergency Station
(Similar to this cabin, but overall one level taller, the pointed attic room on top has half wooden walls and half glass for the bird observation station).