VIDEO: Rescuers free deer from electric fence in High Hurstwood

Wildlife rescuers were called to High Hurstwood at the weekend after a deer became trapped in an electric fence.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Aug 2016, 10:35 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:57 BST

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WRAS volunteers freed a deer from an electric fence in High Hurstwood at the weekendWRAS volunteers freed a deer from an electric fence in High Hurstwood at the weekend
WRAS volunteers freed a deer from an electric fence in High Hurstwood at the weekend

Volunteers from East Sussex Wilife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) were called to the Rescue on Saturday (August 20) after a local resident found the deer with its antlers entangled in electric rope fence at a gateway to a field.

Rescuers say the deer was twisting and turning trying to get free and rescuers were worried it would cause itself serious injuries or even break its neck on the fence. They started cutting the rope free from the antlers but the location was awkward to work at – making the rescuers job very risky and dangerous.

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WRAS founder Trevor Weeks said: “This process has to take less than 30 minutes or the deer runs the risk of having a heart attack.”

With Trevor holding the rear legs and Chris pinning the deer’s shoulders to the floor, Daryl started cutting away the rope using WRAS entanglement kit. It took three attempts to secure the deer and free it from the electric fence.

After a check over from rescuers, the deer was eventually deemed suitable for release and in a controlled process the deer was allowed to jump up and sprint off across the field to safety.

Earlier this month WRAS renewed appeals for public support following a busy summer season.

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Mr Weeks said: “My colleagues and I have been worked exceptionally long hours this spring and summer and I am very concerned for their welfare, as they are getting very tired, stressed and exhausted.

“I’m asking for the public’s support to help cheer them on in their marathon summer and help show them how much support there is out there for their valuable work they undertake saving the wildlife of Sussex”.

For more details visit www,wildlifeambulance.org.

Picture and video courtesy of East Sussex WRAS.

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