‘Masked’ Deer Rescued By Ramapo Police Officer: PD

RAMAPO, NY — A deer recently got a large bag stuck on its head, but local police came to its rescue.

On Sunday, police posted about the animal rescue on the department’s Facebook page.

In a video, the deer can be seen lying down in the snow, with the large bag over its head. An officer approaches and gently pulls on the bag until the deer’s head pops free, and the animal then runs away.

Police took the opportunity to point out that it wasn’t their usual “masked” suspect.

“The Town of Ramapo Police Department responded to a report of a masked suspect roaming the area,” police said.

“The subject turned out to be a deer disguising itself as a bag,” police joked, in the post. “Officers sprang into deer-tective mode, removed the disguise, and released the suspect back into the wild on its own hoof.”

The deer appeared to be healthy and ran back to the wild after its ordeal.

Area residents took an opportunity to join in on the pun fun.

Nicole Perrier posted a comment, “I bet that deer feels like a million bucks now. Now she’s so happy and going to fawn all over you. Thank you for helping her.”

Another commenter, Maureen Smith, joked, “I thought you guys told Santa not to let the reindeer drink after Christmas!!!”