Officials Say Don’t Help Deer If They Get Stuck in Plastic Pumpkins

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A person in Norton Shores, Michigan spotted a whitetail deer walking around with a plastic pumpkin stuck on its face, and local news says this happens just about every year. However, wildlife officials are warning residents not to attempt to disentangle deer from plastic pumpkins or any other Halloween decorations. Why? Because the animal might not realize you’re trying to help it and become agressive.

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News outlet 13 on Your Side shared footage of the deer with a pumpkin on its head during a broadcast. They also interviewed a local wildlife official who urged folks not to interfere if this happens in their area. Instead, residents should call for help and let professionals handle the animal’s predicament safely.

See a deer with a plastic pumpkin stuck on its face and hear the discussion about what to do and what not to do in this situation here:

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