Ding Ming, a volunteer with an elk protection association, often brings food, including cabbages and carrots, to locate and feed trapped wildlife around the lake.

"I was born and grew up here, and I know every branch of the lake, as well as the location of the elks," said Ding, who usually spends a week around the lake during the flood season, and guides the deer to safe highlands to escape the flooding.

Apart from elks, the rescue center also received two night herons.

"Night herons are summer migratory birds that nest at a low location. The floods engulfed their nests, so the young birds can't find fish or shrimp, and may eventually die from lack of food and exhaustion," said Li Zheng, who is in charge of the rescue center.

There are 14 injured or trapped elks living in the center, and they will be released back to nature after recovery, according to Li.