Harvesting crew shocked by elk in Buffalo Co.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A crew out harvesting a field in Central South Dakota had a big surprise guest this week.

A viewer sent us this video from Buffalo County. As the combine is approaching the end of the corn, you can see an elk running from the stalks. Several pheasants also fly away.

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According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, elk are mainly found in the Black Hills…

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