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6 days ago
- General
- Press and Journal
Dogs chase and savage young deer at Aberdeen park
Wildlife rescue teams discovered a scene of horror after a trapped deer was brutally mauled by dogs near an Aberdeen park. The young animal was chased into the fence and became stuck before it was savaged by the two off-the-lead dogs. It was still alive when staff from New Arc Wildlife Rescue arrived to offer aid but they were dismayed to discover the severity of its injuries. The wounds were so serious that they confirmed the deer had to be euthanised at the scene. The animal was found injured in a small grass park area at Erroll Place, near King Street, at around 7.30pm on Sunday. It is reported that the injuries were caused by an Alsatian-type dog and another smaller breed which chased the deer. Following the attack, Aberdeen dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on a lead. A New Arc Wildlife Rescue spokesperson said: 'Our advice is the same as the British Deer Society. 'Please keep your dogs on leads, especially when in parks or wild areas. 'Most of the time when we attend these types of scenes, if the dog owner is there they state that their dog has never done anything like it before.' Deer birthing season peaks between May and July, so it is more likely dog walkers will encounter pregnant and new-born deer during these months. And the British Deer Society advises that even well trained dogs can chase deer instinctively. They also warn that off-lead dogs can:
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Deer officers team warns drivers to be vigilant
A firearms police officer who is part of a specialised deer team has warned motorists to look out for the animal as they drive around the county. Insp Georgie Newton heads up Nottinghamshire Police's deer officers team, which aims to prevent crashes and respond humanely when animals get injured. According to the British Deer Society, more than 40,000 are killed on the roads in the UK each year, with a peak in incidents around May. "It's often the young deer that are beginning to be left alone at this time of year, so April-May are very busy times in terms of concern," Insp Newton added. "We have had the odd escapee from Wollaton Hall but it is more north of the county where we are seeing more [collisions] involving the deer," Insp Newton said. "The young deer are often left alone for [short] periods of time and obviously they do not know so much about the world, they're not so acquainted with roads, and that can unfortunately result in the deer wandering on to the road." Insp Newton says specialist officers "are dotted around the county" to deal with any deer that gets into difficulty. Police teams dealing with the dangers of deer have been running in other parts of the UK for a number of years, with a scheme in Hampshire believed to have saved about £60,000 a year. Insp Newton said if drivers ended up hitting a deer, they should pull up, park "as safely as possible", use their hazard lights and contact the emergency services, ideally using what3words to help officers find the exact locations. "Deer can often be injured but still be moving and then they can cause additional road traffic collisions, so we would like to be informed so we can manage that situation," she added. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Police Project to reduce deer suffering saves £60k Mum's 'lucky' escape after van flips in deer crash Warning after spate of fatal deer road collisions
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Deer officers team warns drivers to be vigilant
A firearms police officer who is part of a specialised deer team has warned motorists to look out for the animal as they drive around the county. Insp Georgie Newton heads up Nottinghamshire Police's deer officers team, which aims to prevent crashes and respond humanely when animals get injured. According to the British Deer Society, more than 40,000 are killed on the roads in the UK each year, with a peak in incidents around May. "It's often the young deer that are beginning to be left alone at this time of year, so April-May are very busy times in terms of concern," Insp Newton added. "We have had the odd escapee from Wollaton Hall but it is more north of the county where we are seeing more [collisions] involving the deer," Insp Newton said. "The young deer are often left alone for [short] periods of time and obviously they do not know so much about the world, they're not so acquainted with roads, and that can unfortunately result in the deer wandering on to the road." Insp Newton says specialist officers "are dotted around the county" to deal with any deer that gets into difficulty. Police teams dealing with the dangers of deer have been running in other parts of the UK for a number of years, with a scheme in Hampshire believed to have saved about £60,000 a year. Insp Newton said if drivers ended up hitting a deer, they should pull up, park "as safely as possible", use their hazard lights and contact the emergency services, ideally using what3words to help officers find the exact locations. "Deer can often be injured but still be moving and then they can cause additional road traffic collisions, so we would like to be informed so we can manage that situation," she added. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Police Project to reduce deer suffering saves £60k Mum's 'lucky' escape after van flips in deer crash Warning after spate of fatal deer road collisions
