Deer Sightings

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@kareng (80243)
United States
November 24, 2019 12:14pm CST
So far, I have been very lucky with not hitting any deer while driving here in the country. We often see them crossing the road or grazing along the road. When the bright lights hit them it frightens them and they usually freeze in one place but some run. This is when accidents happen.' My husband hasn't been as lucky. He has had a deer run out in front of him and has hit him with no option to avoid it with an oncoming vehicle. Lots of the country roads have no shoulders so some accidents are not avoidable. Luckily this one did not cause a lot of damage to his car. I was lucky to see two little deer fawns on my way to the grocery store yesterday. They had already crossed the road and went right into the woods. I love seeing nature and God's creatures living their lives. Sights like this are a blessing indeed. Can you imagine if you could not see God's creations? Think about that. No birds, butterflies, leaves changing colors, rainbows, blue skies, raindrops falling, flowers, trees budding out, snow, etc. The subjects are endless. Photo: Pixabay, public domain
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Nov 19
Not being able to 'see' God's creations would be a huge loss. I love seeing everything around me. I'm sorry he hit the deer.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
26 Nov 19
I agree 100%. I feel for the blind for that reason. He stopped and looked for the deer. Apparently it wasn't hurt bad either and took off in the woods. I'd rather think that anyway
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Nov 19
@kareng That's what happened to the deer I hit many years ago. It totaled the car but took off for the woods.
@moffittjc (128842)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Nov 19
Even though we were camping right on the beach, my son and I saw deer everywhere! They were friendly enough that they would graze pretty close to our camping spot, but suspicious enough of us not to get too close. We had fun on our night hikes, because the deer were everywhere, and when we shined our flashlights in their eyes they would freeze. There were a couple of times we probably could have walked right up the to the deer because they were frozen with the light shining on them.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
25 Nov 19
It sounds like you have a super nice camping trip! How nice to see the deer out and about also.
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@moffittjc (128842)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Nov 19
@kareng We had an amazing camping trip! I didn't want to leave!
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Nov 19
It can be dangerous to swerve to try to avoid hitting an animal, much as you might want to.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
25 Nov 19
That is true, but it is a natural instinct to do.
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
24 Nov 19
I love spotting wildlife, especially when we used to travel. It was usually the highlight of the trip.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
24 Nov 19
I miss seeing them in our yard. They used to graze at the edge of the woods on one end and also under the big oak tree in the front. All the stray dogs that we took in and the puppies several years ago kept them away. Maybe they will come back one day now that they are all gone now. But we always get a new one, two or three after hunting season that got lost or left in the woods :(
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
24 Nov 19
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
24 Nov 19
@LindaOHio I know.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
26 Nov 19
God and nature provides us with an abundance of animals and creatures to enjoy. Like your husband I too hit a deer crossing a highway with no chance to avoid it. My car did have extensive damage but unfortunately not as much as the deer had
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
26 Nov 19
And hopefully, you were not hurt?
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
5 Dec 19
@dgobucks226 That's good!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
28 Nov 19
@kareng No, I was driving an SUV so we were unhurt.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
24 Nov 19
Yes, God created so many beautiful things, but unfortunately, people destroy them.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
25 Nov 19
And that is very sad!
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@JESSY3236 (22245)
• United States
26 Nov 19
I wouldn't be able to stand it not able to see nature.
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Nov 19
You saw two Bambi's!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
24 Nov 19
Yes!! They were so cute too!
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