Deer rescues on the rise during lockdown, say RSPCA

The RSPCA have said they've been rescuing more deer from urban areas in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire during lockdown than they would expect to deal with for the whole year.

With five deer rescues in five weeks, it is thought quieter roads could be one cause for wild animals venturing further in to urban areas across the region.

On Monday (1 June), a deer was spotted running around the Hyson Green area of Nottingham and there was concern the animal was going to cause a road traffic accident because she was running around frightened by vehicles and people in the area.

Police officers were called to the scene and managed to contain the exhausted female roe deer in the Asda car park in Radford Road until the RSPCA arrived

RSPCA chief inspector for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Simon Parker was sent to assist and sedated the deer before taking her to a safe woodland location, where she was safely released back into the wild.

Earlier in the month Simon also had to rescue a stag from Wollaton Park in Nottingham, and a deer which was stuck on Lady Bay Bridge in Nottingham.

On this occasion the deer had been hit by a car and was found badly injured and sadly she was put to sleep to end her suffering.

The RSPCA urge anyone who spots a deer in distress to contact them on 0300 123 4999.