Deer with watering can stuck on head rescued

A deer with a watering can stuck on its head was rescued on Tuesday morning. Animal Control Officer Lynn Dellabianca and Police Sgt. Doug Smith helped rescue the small doe in woods near Trumbull, Connecticut.



The police responded to a call from a resident who spotted a deer wandering around the woods with what appeared to be a bag on its head. The doe was located in the woods just off the road with its head wedged into a metal watering can.

Officer Dellabianca was able to slip a leash around the deer’s neck and secure it to a tree so it wouldn’t run off when they attempted to pull the can off its head. “When ACO Dellabianca attempted to pull the can off the deer’s head it began to thrash about but eventually became tired and lied down,” a press release said.



“Sgt. Smith was able to then approach the deer and remove the can which was wedged on so tight it made a popping noise when it was removed.” The deer was then untied from the tree and ran off apparently unharmed.