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Deer Rescue Team Frees Entangled Buck in Daring Operation
5 Oct
Summary
- Landowner spots distressed fallow deer with antlers caught in discarded electric netting
- Specialized rescue team dispatched, carefully frees deer in 6 minutes
- Entanglement poses significant risk to wildlife, 8 other animals rescued in previous month
On October 4th, 2025, a landowner in Mark Cross, Sussex, England spotted a distressed fallow deer with its antlers caught in discarded electric netting left in a field. The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) immediately dispatched its deer disentanglement team, comprising two ambulances and four trained rescuers equipped with specialized gear.
The team worked quickly and carefully to safely free the trapped buck, restraining the animal and covering its head to minimize stress. After securing the deer's legs and antlers, they were able to cut away the netting in just 6 minutes. WRAS Deer Rescue lead Trevor Weeks emphasized that the release can be just as dangerous as the initial capture, but the skilled team ensured the deer's safe return to the nearby woods.
Entanglement poses a significant threat to wildlife, both on land and in the ocean. In the previous month alone, WRAS had rescued 8 other animals, including deer, foxes, badgers, and hedgehogs, that had become trapped. The organization encourages landowners to regularly inspect their fences and properly store any items that could potentially cause future incidents.
