Deputies in Florida rescue a deer trapped in a hammock
@Deepizzaguy (122269)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
September 30, 2022 4:19pm CST
Thanks to the actions of Larry Tinkler who was working for his employer by Gary's Plumbing And Fire which is located in the Florida Keys eight days ago, contacted 911 to report a deer that was trapped in a hammock for a few days.
Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies Jonathan Lane and Ty Torres came to the sight where the endangered Key deer out of his trap in the hammock by using a machete to cut the rope and wood which lasted 20 minutes before the deer was released from his time in a hammock that was tied to a palm tree.
The rescue of the Key deer was very important since the deer had his head twisted in the mesh of the hammock that could have ended the life of the animal had Gary had not seen the animal on the hammock and reported the incident to the police on Thursday afternoon.
How did the deer get tangled in the mesh of the hammock is not known. However the deer is in good spirits and free to roam in his area.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
That is true since the deer was likely going to pass away from starvation since he was helpless trying to move in a hammock.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
@RubyHawk That is true since the area where the deer was located is basically a sanctuary for deer.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
1 Oct 22
@Deepizzaguy Then the deer will be safe at home if he stays away from hammocks.
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
1 Oct 22
I'm so glad the Key deer was rescued. We've been down to the Keys 3-4 times and have seen the Key deer. They are so small and beautiful!
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
I have heard of Key West but never traveled there.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Oct 22
@LindaOHio I have seen some television shows about the Florida Keys which looks like a nice and easy living area.
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
2 Oct 22
@Deepizzaguy The Keys are lovely; and the pace is so laid-back.
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@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Oct 22
Aww, poor deer I am glad it was rescued and how lucky it was not only caught in the hammock but caught when Hurrican Ian tool over Florida then it would have been bye-bye deer,
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
The timing was right since the hurricane came almost a week later.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
That is true since animals have a sense of being curious.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
1 Oct 22
Saved! Very lucky deer being seen by the good semeritan!
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Oct 22
@oahuwriter The deer was lucky indeed.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
That is true since Larry admitted that he was one of the few in the area when he saw the deer.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Sep 22
So am I since the poor deer must have sad to be trapped in the hammock.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
@CarolDM That is what Larry was fearful of had he not contacted the police.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Oct 22
@Deepizzaguy I totally understand.
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@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Oct 22
I know what you mean since the deer must have suffering in extreme pain in the hammock.
@Deepizzaguy (122269)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct 22
Saving deer is a wonderful feeling.
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