Dead deer along Michigan freeways can create an unsightly and concerning scene for drivers, prompting questions about who handles cleanup and when.
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Dead deer cleanup on Michigan freeways: Who’s responsible?
Kimberley Fisher contacted WXYZ about the issue, writing in an email to [email protected]: “What’s driving me crazy is all the dead, decayed carcasses, specially deer carcasses, that have been on the freeway shoulders for months! I have seen the ‘animals’ go from freshly killed to mutilated remains. I’m just curious to know who is responsible for the clean up or is it expected that the carcasses will just turn to dust and fly away?” Fisher said.
The dead deer Fisher referenced was located on I-75 between Newport and downtown Detroit. After I reached out to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Fisher confirmed the carcasses have since been cleared…