Rescue Crews Save Deer From 'Certain Death' On I-75 In Oakland County: Sheriff

AUBURN HILLS, MI — Oakland County officials rescued a deer from a freeway Monday.

A driver called police at 2 p.m. Monday and said the 4-point buck was struck by a car and became wedged between two concrete barriers on Interstate 75 near Lapeer Road in Auburn Hills, according to the sheriff's office.

The barriers, which separate northbound and southbound Interstate 75, have about a one-foot gap between them.

Crews used a technical rescue truck and straps to slowly lift the deer, while carefully untangling its hoofs, officials said.

Officials said it took crews roughly an hour to safety pull the deer from its trapped position. The deer did suffer some bruising, but otherwise seemed ok, officials said.

Animal Control further examined the deer before they released it to the Bald Mountain Recreation Area, officials said.

"I’m proud of our team whose skill and determination made it possible to rescue this deer from
certain death," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.