SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – Wildlife officers in Summit County are trying to save a deer that’s been spotted with its head stuck in a bucket.
Officials with the Ohio Division of Wildlife said officers and a veterinarian have gone out at least four times to try and tranquilize the deer to then remove the bucket. However, at last check, the efforts have been unsuccessful.
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“These tranquilizer darts have sensitive distance requirements. This particular bucket is translucent, so the deer is able to see our approaches,” said spokesperson Monika Bowman. “Every attempt to track and remove it puts stress on these delicate animals and needs to be done with extreme care and knowledge of deer behavior and anatomy. These animals can and do die from excess stress.”
The Ohio Division of Wildlife is monitoring the deer and said more attempts are planned to try and save the animal.
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“It is of utmost importance that the public does not try to approach this deer to remove the bucket or get close for any other reason. This will cause undue stress and make our approaches more difficult, not to mention these animals are still wild and can be dangerous especially when they feel threatened,” said Bowman…