14 Exotic Deer Escape from Michigan Zoo
Incident Date:
12/04/2024
Location:
Bedford Township, MI - USA
Facility Name:
Indian Creek Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Fallow Deer
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Bedford Township, MI – A herd of 14 Asia-native deer escaped from a private zoo called Indian Creek Zoo in Michigan, and the owner said he believes they were released intentionally. Joe Garvercik, the owner of the zoo, said the 14 exotic fallow deer escaped through a hole in the fence that he believes was cut intentionally.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether the deer were intentionally released in the early hours of Tuesday morning. One of the deer returned to the zoo Tuesday afternoon, and the zoo said five more came back overnight. Eight deer remained on the loose Wednesday.
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