Earlier this month, a journeyman named Grant was working on powerlines in Victoria, Australia, when he noticed a small, fuzzy lump sitting alone in the middle of a nearby field.

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Getting a closer look, Grant realized the lump was actually an orphaned baby kangaroo. The tradesman couldn’t believe his eyes. He conferred with the property owner, who told him the baby had been there all day.

kangaroo in field Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue

In need of expert help, Grant contacted Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue. He marked the area with an arrow and some twine so that rescuers knew exactly where to look.

“He was in the right place, at the right time!” India Armstrong of Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue told The Dodo. “He was very concerned about the little joey, especially if he was left by himself overnight, as there are a lot of foxes in the area.”

At first, the terrified ‘roo, later named Weird Al, ran from his saviors. He darted through the grass, forcing the rescue team to loop around the field as they attempted to get close to the baby without chasing him and scaring him off.

Finally, they managed to contain him.

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“He stopped just long enough for me to scoop him up gently,” one team member wrote in a Facebook post about the rescue. “He was drenched from standing in the wet field all day — cold, scared, but safe now.”

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Back at the rescue, Weird Al drank kangaroo formula and began to relax. The baby is still at the shelter, where he’ll remain for a while longer, eventually transitioning into a pre-release area. During this time, rescuers will limit human interaction, preparing the joey for his eventual return to the wild.

Now Weird Al doesn’t have to make it on his own. He has a whole team behind him, ensuring his bright future.

“[He’s] warm, fed, and beginning his new chapter in care with joey friends by his side,” the rescue wrote.

To help other animals like Weird Al, you can make a donation to Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue. Hiker Calls For Help When He Spots 'Strange-Looking Kangaroo’ In National ParkHiker Calls For Help When He Spots ‘Strange-Looking Kangaroo’ In National ParkHe couldn’t believe it.