Rescuers pull deer from storm drain

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Rescuers pull deer from storm drain
A driver spotted the animal with only its head visible

AUSTIN, Texas (WTVD) -- Emergency workers in Austin were able to rescue a deer that somehow found its way into a storm drain.



A driver spotted the deer beneath a highway flyover but was unable to rescue it. Only its head was visible.



Firefighters and police used a rope to lasso the deer to pull it out safely.



They carried it to a safer area where it immediately ran off.



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