Deputies Use Hovercraft to Reach Injured Deer on Crescent Lake in Waterford

Injured Deer Pulled to Safety by Responding Agencies

WATERFORD, Mich. Authorities used a hovercraft boat to rescue an injured deer Thursday after it became stranded on Crescent Lake in Waterford.

According to officials, an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy arrived with a hovercraft and was able to reach the animal on the ice. Waterford police also responded to the scene, along with an officer believed to be from Clarkston.

All pictures were sent to me by Kimberly Krutty.

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Photos of the rescue posted on Facebook later drew comments from a resident who said he had seen a coyote chasing two deer through his yard earlier in the day.

The resident suggested that could explain why the rescued deer was missing part of its leg and had a large gash on its hind quarter. Officials have not confirmed the cause of the injuries.

The Oakland County Sheriff says the deer could not be saved.