DEEP Searching for Deer With Head Stuck in Plastic Container in Naugatuck

A search is underway for a deer whose head is caught in a plastic container in Naugatuck.

The Division of Power and Environmental Safety (DEEP) says its environmental conservation officers are working with the city’s animal management in searching for the deer after neighbors on the town contacted them.

The neighbors say the deer has been noticed roaming round Wooster Avenue in addition to close by woods beginning New Yr’s Day. Photos of the deer have unfold round social media, with the city mayor additionally placing it out.

Courtney Toran says her household is used to seeing wildlife close to their house, however by no means earlier than noticed an animal with a container caught on its head. She’s noticed the deer a number of occasions and took photos. She was involved for its wellbeing.

“How is she capable of eat? How is she capable of drink? How is she capable of deal with her child? Can she even see with that on?” she mentioned.

It’s unclear how the plastic container received on the deer’s head within the first place.

DEEP says it welcomes the general public to name them in the event that they spot the deer, but additionally discourage anybody from approaching and attempting to assist. The deer seems to be lively and avoiding people.

“As a result of container on its head, baiting it to an space won’t work, so environmental conservation officers and our wildlife division should wait till it slows down a bit to have the ability to seize it and help in getting the container eliminated,” a DEEP spokesperson mentioned in an announcement.

Officers say the deer may get spooked making search efforts harder and probably endangering the animal.

DEEP could be reached at 860-424-3333.