Fears grow for safety of stricken roe deer following numerous dog attacks in Cleethorpes park

                                             

The Cleethorpes park where the deer has come under remorseless canine attack

THE fate of a distressed roe  deer today lies in the balance after having been  persistently chased by out-of-control dogs in a Cleethorpes Park.

The frightened animal fled from Sidney Park into Brereton Avenue where it risked being fatally struck by traffic.

Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue volunteers attended with deer nets but,  unable to capture the deer, had no option but to navigate it back to the park - where the dog attacks resumed.

Via Facebook, a spokesperson said: "Rarely have we been so appalled at such public disregard for wildlife.

"Deer should be able to use our parks for safety as it is their home.

"We urged countless people to place their dogs on leads and were ignored.

"We even had to capture out-of-control dogs for their owners!" 

The spokesperson continued: "We are working with the council and the police to try our best to get a good result.

"However, the deer is heavily stressed. 

"If members of the public do not use common sense, there will not be a happy outcome

"Untilthis situation is resolved, please, avoid the park or at least   stay away from the deer - and keep any dogs on leads.

"We are doing everything we can as volunteers but we are only human. 

"We are hoping that we can help it as night falls, but that may not be possible if the deer continues to be attacked. "

                                          

There are few places for a deer to hide from dogs in Sidney Park