Deer relaxing in pool rescued and returned to its more natural habitat

An adult deer was recently spotted in a swimming pool at a villa on the outskirts of Pistoia in Tuscany, Italy.

Animal experts and firefighters were alerted in order to achieve a successful rescue in a delicate operation.

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After first being shot with a tranquilizer dart, in order to prevent the animal hurting itself or its rescuers, the deer was lifted out of the pool.


After about half an hour, the deer was awakened and set free in nearby woods.