Deer Entanglements Prompt Ohio Rescue, New Jersey Appeal

Residents in Midland Park, New Jersey, are seeking qualified wildlife professionals to rescue a buck that has reportedly been walking for about a week with a pole and red fabric or netting tightly tangled around its antler. Residents have contacted police and wildlife organizations but say they have not yet found someone with the expertise and equipment to intervene safely. In North Canton, Ohio, police officers rescued a deer caught in a hammock, carefully cutting it free and releasing it without injuries. The department said the rescue was its first involving a hammock, although officers regularly help deer trapped in fences, ponds and other hazards.