In Georgia, a ding-dong ditching deer pranked the Cherokee Sheriff's Office after ringing the door bell then running after.
This was shown in the doorcam footage posted by the sheriff's office on X (formerly called Twitter) on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Because of this incident, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office decided to issue a BOLO (be on the lookout) warning to residents in Canton, Georgia.
Ding-Dong Ditching Deer Leads Forces Sheriff's Office To Issue BOLO Warning
According to Local 12's latest report, the video posted by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office showed that the deer was nuzzling around the doorbell.
After a few seconds, the hoofed animal was startled by something, which made it abruptly run away from the area. Although the video didn't have a sound, it is safe to say that the deer accidentally rang the doorbell.
"BOLO out for this "ding dong ditch" suspect captured on video at one of our Deputy's homes in Canton the other day," said the Cherokee Sheriff's Office via its official X post.
As of writing, the video already generated thousands of views. Yes, there's a BOLO warning in the community. However, it doesn't mean that residents should be alarmed by the ding-dong ditching deer.
In fact, Yahoo News reported that the be-on-the-lookout warning issued by the local authorities was just a joke. Animal experts explained that it is not unusual for deer to appear in the communities of northern Georgia, especially during this time of the year.
They said that the deer mating season in the area usually starts in October and lasts until late December. This means that residents could see more deer out there until Christmas.
What To Do If You Spot a Deer in the Neighborhood
Many experts said that deer are commonly friendly and will not intentionally harm people and other animals. However, there are some instances when these hoofed animals become stressed by the environment in the city.
If you see one in your area, the best thing you can do is ensure that you and your family are not going near it or stressing it out. Once you see a deer in your neighborhood, you mustn't follow or chase after it.
However, if the deer is already running amok-destroying properties or scaring other people-then you can call 911 or the animal control in your residence.
Remember, it would be best to let experts handle these non-domesticated animals.
