Be Careful Out There Deer on the Move
October 28, 2008
One only needs to listen to the morning traffic reports to realize the deer are on the move and on occasion they run into traffic. With the mating season (rut) taking place in the deer herd they are really on the move this time of the year. Drivers should be aware especially when traveling areas where deer are often seen. Studies have shown that the deer whistles that people mount on their cars have little effect on avoiding run ins with deer. Slow down, in the dark look for the reflection of their eyes, if you have one deer cross in front of you expect more to cross behind the one you just saw. Even with the best precautions a collision with a deer maybe unavoidable, don’t try to swerve to miss it you may hit another car deer or object. You also have a greater potential to lose control of your vehicle causing it to flip or leave the road surface.
This past weekend a Holly Springs Police Officer had a collision with a deer causing extensive damage to the cruiser but not much injuries to himself. Seat belts & Air bags work.
I hope everyone gets their deer this year lets just do it with a gun or bow and not our cars.
Story by Dan McLaughlin AKA Moose
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