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Wildlife Officials Urge Homeowners To Hang Lights 6 Feet Off The Ground

DENVER (CBS4)- Some advice from Colorado Parks and Wildlife experts to homeowners getting ready to hang their Christmas lights-- hang them high enough to keep out of the reach of wildlife.

Just this past month in Salida, a deer became tangled in rope that was part of an outdoor display. Officers had to help cut it loose.

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(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

Every year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets reports of animals tangled in Christmas lights. Officers recommend wrapping decorations tightly around posts and trees.

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(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

And if you're hanging Christmas lights, make sure they are at least six feet off the ground.

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