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Deer Stuck In Window Well Had To Be Tranquilized And Pulled Through Home

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) -- Wildlife officers rescued a mule deer that was trapped in an uncovered window well in Colorado Springs on Sunday.

CPW Deer in Well 2
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

The 200-pound buck was trapped in a six foot deep well. Luckily, it was not seriously injured.

Officers tranquilized the deer and pulled it into the home and up out of the house.

CPW Deer in Well 1
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminded people that uncovered window wells can be a threat to wildlife.

CPW Deer in Well 3
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
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