Frozen Donkeys Rescued in Turkey

Five donkeys literally frozen solid.

The five donkeys stand so still as they huddle together for warmth that they appear to have literally frozen solid.

Siverek is located in the Sanliurfa province in south-eastern Turkey, which experiences some of the country's harshest winter conditions.

Fortunately, the donkeys' chilling tale has a heart-warming ending.

After photos of their plight were shared online, Siverek governor Hamza Erkal and Mayor Ali Murat Bucak sent a six-person team to their rescue.

When the team found the donkeys, some of the creatures were so cold they were unable to walk and had to be carried to a truck that took them to an animal shelter.

Housed in a warm stable, the donkeys were fed and checked by a vet.

The rescue team was instructed to stay alert for other abandoned animals in the area.

Source: DHA