Found: Baby bunnies in flooded area

[Skyler's Mom]

I know these are not squirrels but...

Rains have caused serious flooding and I found several baby bunnies last night - (2 were already dead and 3 partially drowned ) - all 3 hypothermic and two very near death- I have managed to warm them sufficiently and have been giving minimal water to try to keep them from dehydrating but now
It has stopped raining - is it possible to try to return them to the area - the water has receeded so the nesting area is wet but no longer under water
-It has not been 24hours yet - will mom return for them if I try to rebuild a nest area? I of course have handled them - will mom take them back w/ human scent ? Since they were so close to death should there even be an attempt to return them?

I have tried checking for respiratory issues as there may be some as they really were exposed to some serious flooding etc. I am actually surprised they are still alive as two out of the three surviving babies were in such poor condition,

I have given some water = I have pedialite, I have on hand FV 20/50 as well as the FV boost. I have mothering nipples as well - I have several antibiotics, I certainly would prefer to reunite them or find a rehabber or facility t take them - I was told by friends that the rehabber here in south jersey doesn't take rabbits. (is that possible?)

Any and all advice would be appreciated

Thanks
Shyler's mom

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

I'd say it's best to keep them and get them to a rehabber. Their mom likely abandoned the nest if she saw two were dead. They also may get cold again without the nesting material over the nest and whatever you use will have a scent on it and predators will more easily find the nest. I think these little tykes need to be with a rehabber.

[Skyler's Mom]

OK - It actually was my gut feeling too although I had hoped it would be possible. I did fear they would or could get cold again - I think they are about the age as the ones in your picture - perfectly formed with tiny little ears, tails and teeth -
- there is one rehabber in this area - Hopefully she will take them.