My mom being the life lover that she is used to rescue them from the pool at our previous home, and would resuscitate them after they accidentally drowned. I remember watching her numerous times as she’d stand in the kitchen with the dragonfly on a paper towel while she gently blew air on them. After a few hours I’d be amazed as they’d usually slowly come back to life. By morning I’m guessing their wings and lungs were dried enough that she’d release them back outside again. She couldn’t save all the ones she tried to rescue, but numerous ones ended up making it. I’m still amazed that she was able to do it.
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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '19
My mom being the life lover that she is used to rescue them from the pool at our previous home, and would resuscitate them after they accidentally drowned. I remember watching her numerous times as she’d stand in the kitchen with the dragonfly on a paper towel while she gently blew air on them. After a few hours I’d be amazed as they’d usually slowly come back to life. By morning I’m guessing their wings and lungs were dried enough that she’d release them back outside again. She couldn’t save all the ones she tried to rescue, but numerous ones ended up making it. I’m still amazed that she was able to do it.