OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A White Lake Township police officer became an unexpected midwife Tuesday night after helping a pregnant doe that was struck by a car deliver a fawn.
Officer Wright responded to a car crash involving a deer on Highland Road near Meijer at around 10:30 p.m. on May 6, 2025. There, he found that the doe hit by the car was pregnant and giving birth.
Wright delivered the fawn, warmed her up and got her breathing. Unfortunately, the doe died.
He brought the fawn to the police station, where Officer Snow continued to care for her and give her a bed and some milk.
Officers named the fawn Baby Meijer. Police said a wildlife rehabilitation center will take Baby Meijer to her new home.
“Sometimes in this job you see and do things you have never done before,” said the police department on Facebook. “We can now mark deer birthing and deer neonatal care off the list. Best of luck with your life Baby Meijer!!!!”