Deer Rescue in Old Chatham 02/17/21
Columbia County 911 dispatched Tri-Village firefighters at 11:57am to a report of a deer through the ice. The incident was in a stream at the intersection of County Route 13 and Seven Bridges Road in the Town of Chatham.
Upon the arrival of Tri-Village Fire Chief Steven Rosen, bystanders had the deer out of the water. Those assisting the deer were Ella May Kibler-White, Bill Gleason and Will McMann.
It was reported by a neighbor that the deer was chased by two dogs and ended up going through the ice.
DEC Officer Jeff Cox was called and responded to the scene.
Rescuers used blankets and a sleeping bag to dry and keep the deer warm. The small button buck was moved to a nearby small barn to help in his recovery efforts.
Firefighters were back in service at 1:46pm.
We were saddened to learn that despite the efforts of all that were involved the deer passed away early the next morning.
Upon the arrival of Tri-Village Fire Chief Steven Rosen, bystanders had the deer out of the water. Those assisting the deer were Ella May Kibler-White, Bill Gleason and Will McMann.
It was reported by a neighbor that the deer was chased by two dogs and ended up going through the ice.
DEC Officer Jeff Cox was called and responded to the scene.
Rescuers used blankets and a sleeping bag to dry and keep the deer warm. The small button buck was moved to a nearby small barn to help in his recovery efforts.
Firefighters were back in service at 1:46pm.
We were saddened to learn that despite the efforts of all that were involved the deer passed away early the next morning.
Photos by Richard E. Lindmark