A deer with part of its snout stuck inside a Gatorade bottle has been tranquilized and rescued by Georgia wildlife biologists.
The accompanying footage shows the doe approaching biologists on a road, and the successful darting effort. Images show the tranquilized deer, biologists at work, and the bottle after it was removed.
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources stated Tuesday via Facebook that the bottle, stuck to the top portion of the doe’s snout, had been cutting into the animal’s skin.
“With the assistance of a resident putting out corn for a number of days to draw the doe back into the area, staff were able to dart the deer, remove the bottle and treat the doe’s wounds,” the DNR stated.
“The deer was released on site and was last seen headed back towards her fawn.”