Deer in Lake
Great picture! Thanks for sharing. We had a similar situation on a busy Saturday afternoon (of all times!) 2 weeks ago between Meredith Neck and Bear Island. We live in the area. Four deer began swimming from Black Cove headed east for Bear; it was a great sight! It appeared they were trying to swim directly across which would allow them the shortest swimming distance. However, boats slowed to watch but never stopped completely as you would for say, ducks crossing a road. They ended up guiding or "herding" them in a southerly direction down the length of the island to a much more populated area with barking dogs etc. It was a very long swim!!! The deer then had to turn and swim even further to avoid the dogs, etc. All the while they're being followed by 3 or 4 boats!!! I was so upset watching this and don't understand it at all. I got so worked up I had everyone around me upset and yelling for the boaters to leave them alone but they didn't get it. Now that I'm on a roll, I've also seen snowmobilers (I love snowmobiling by the way) deliberately separate the straggler deers in the herd crossing the ice from Bear to the Neck and chase them back to the island. Not a thing I could do! So sad and frustrating!! I agree - how 'bout enjoying from a distance?
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