An animal that became 'deer' to our hearts - Cleethorpes charity thanks all who aided rescue

 

Pastures news for this roe deer which endured a torrid few days 

IT looks like all's well that ends well for the deer that spent the early park of this week being chased by off-the-lead dogs in Sidney Park, Cleethorpes.

Via social media, Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue has issued this eagerly-awaited update and the photo above. 

"This morning, the lost male roe deer left Sidney Park and travelled along various streets before getting stuck down an alleyway in Grimsby. 

"This gave volunteers the opportunity  to act and safely contain the deer. 

"We called upon Clee Vets for assistance, and this rescue would not have been possible without them. 

"Deer suffer terribly from a condition called post-capture myopathy. It can cause them to go into cardiac arrest if they become too stressed. 

"Without the medical professionals being on scene and quick to respond in practice, this could  have ended badly. 

"After full assessments by veterinary professionals, the deer was transported by our volunteers and a Royal Veterinary Nurse. 

"The animal was then taken to a much more suitable location to be released."

CWR has expressed gratitude for their support to Clee Vets,  Humberside Police, North East Lincolnshire Council and others, not least its volunteers, who supported the mercy mission

The rescue was expensive, and the charity would welcome any donations at: CleethorpesWildlifeRescue.com/donate