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Texas deputy's reaction to 'dead' deer springing to life goes viral
A video of a Trinity County Sheriff’s deputy in Texas reacting to a deer has gone viral, amassing over 11 million views. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on August 28.
While on patrol, the deputy approached what he believed to be a dead deer on the side of the road using a flashlight. As he drew closer, the animal suddenly stood up and fled into the woods, causing the deputy to scream and run away in surprise.
Sheriff Woody Wallace noted that the officer quickly regained his composure and laughed off the shock. Wallace quipped that instead of a citation, the “suspect” made a “four-legged getaway” into the East Texas woods.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The video of the deputy's reaction has amassed over 11 million views online. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sheriff Woody Wallace described the event as a typical night shift where anything can happen. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on August 28. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sheriff Woody Wallace commented on the incident. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deer stood up and ran into the woods after the deputy approached it with a flashlight. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Trinity County Sheriff’s deputy encountered what appeared to be a dead deer on the side of a road. offthepress.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com