“Here, I’ll help you.”
When TikTok user Chanei spotted a yellow blob splashing around in her backyard pool in Texas, she was unsure of what she was seeing. Curious, she donned a pair of gloves and approached to investigate, only to discover a lost little bird struggling in the water.
“Look what I found in the water,” Chanei exclaimed in a TikTok video. “Here, I’ll help you.” The frightened bird was clearly in distress, but Chanei was gentle as she lifted the tiny creature out of the pool and to safety.
“I thought it was a rubber duckie,” one viewer commented on the video.
Unsure of the bird’s origins, Chanei shared her find on social media, hoping to reunite him with his family. In the meantime, she bought all the necessary supplies to ensure he was comfortable and well cared for, and he quickly adapted to his new environment.
As the days turned into weeks without anyone coming forward to claim him, Chanei found herself falling head over heels for her new feathered friend, whom she named Mango.
“I can’t believe [I have] a bird … what are the odds?” she marveled. Although she had never owned a bird before, Chanei was determined to learn how to take care of Mango, seeking plenty of advice along the way. Now, Mango is thriving in his new home and clearly adores his new mom.
“Mango is living it up,” Chanei shared. “He flies on my head all the time and has started to follow me and the dogs around.”
Mango transformed from a frightened bird drowning in a pool to a cherished member of the family, and there’s no going back for him now.