Overview
- Deputies were called on Oct. 1 to a Harrison Township home after a homeowner reported a deer tangled in a backyard hammock.
- A sergeant and a deputy arrived just after 8 a.m. and worked together to cut the distressed animal loose.
- The deer ran back into nearby woods immediately after being freed, according to the sheriff’s office.
- Officials posted footage of the response on social media, and local outlets published the video for viewers.
- The department described the incident as unusual and highlighted its readiness to help in community situations.