Deer Stranded on Thin Ice

Four of six animals rescued by parks officer

Monday, Jan 26, 2009  |  Updated 3:18 PM CST
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A wildlife officer risks his own life to help save four dear caught on thin ice in Utah.

A wildlife officer risks his own life to help save four dear caught on thin ice in Utah.

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Oh, deer!

Six deer in Salt Lake City got into a bind when they became trapped on thin ice.

Joe Timber, a Utah Parks and Recreations officer, suited up and attached himself to 500-feet of rope for the daring rescue.

He managed to pull four of the deer to safety, albeit exhausted.

The two remaining deer were in too dangerous a place to be rescued. They are being watched, in hopes that they wander in to solid ground on their own.

 

Posted Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 - 7:44 AM CST
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