Deer freed after having plastic Halloween bucket stuck on its head for weeks
LANSING, MI – A deer has been freed after having a plastic Halloween bucket stuck on its head for weeks. The orange jack-o-lantern bucket was stuck around the deer’s snout, making it difficult or impossible to eat. (South Lyon Murphy Animal Recovery)South Lyon Murphy Animal RecoveryOn Sunday, Jan. 22, South Lyon Murphy Lost Animal Recovery used a net to capture the deer, which they named “Lucky.” They then cut away the bucket, detangled him and released him. (South Lyon Murphy Animal Recovery)South Lyon Murphy Animal RecoveryThe group also has advice on how to properly dispose of Halloween buckets – and other similar items – to prevent animals from becoming trapped: Cut the straps or handles. (South Lyon Murphy Animal Recovery)South Lyon Murphy Animal RecoveryNottingham Nature Nook assisted with the rescue.
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