Rescue crews in Florida have been inundated by storm-related incidents this week from Hurricane Hermine, but a lifeguard encountered a unique incident in St. John’s County.
According to a post on the county’s fire rescue page, a SJCFR Marine Rescue lifeguards helped rescue a deer Thursday from the Atlantic Ocean.
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The deer entered the water and began struggling in the water and was unable to return to shore.
Concerned for the safety of the animal, lifeguards entered the water with a rescue board and helped steer the deer back to shore.
Once on the beach, crews said the deer ran off into the dune line without any concerns.