Texas Deputy’s Scary Encounter with ‘Dead’ Deer Captured on Video

A sheriff’s deputy in East Texas experienced an alarming moment when a deer, presumed dead, unexpectedly stood up. The incident was caught on camera and gained viral attention.

The dramatic scene, recorded by the deputy’s dashcam, was shared on Facebook by Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace. Sheriff Wallace humorously remarked that some situations could ‘scare the heck out of a person.’ He encouraged people to watch the moment when the deputy realizes the deer is alive.

The footage starts with the deputy approaching a seemingly lifeless doe on the roadside. As the deputy gets closer, the deer suddenly springs to life.

OK, we’re good,

the deputy says, laughing after recovering from the momentary shock.

The video ends with the deer sitting upright on the roadside. Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace confirmed that the deer was unharmed and later escaped into the nearby woods without injury. Sheriff Wallace joked about the ‘suspect’ making a four-legged getaway, evidencing the unpredictable nature of a deputy’s night shift.

The viral video has gained over 10 million views online, drawing significant interest from viewers.