April 1 (UPI) -- Firefighters in New Hampshire said they used the Jaws of Life to rescue a deer found trapped between the bars of an iron fence. The Professional Firefighters of Merrimack said in a Facebook post that crews responded Thursday to a report of a deer stuck between the bars of a fence at a local cemetery. Advertisement Crews consulted with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the decision was made to attempt an immediate rescue. The firefighters used the Jaws of Life, a device designed for extracting people trapped inside wrecked vehicles, to break the wrought-iron bars holding the deer in place. "Although this beautiful doe took a few bites and kicks at our crews, we think it was just her way of saying 'Thank you,'" the post said. Read More Robot dog patrolling the ruins of ancient Italian city Pompeii Lizards stow away from Florida to England in family's suitcase Oregon's The Sports Bra is a new sports bar for women's sports Topics Animals Latest Headlines Odd News // 1 day ago Black bear takes daylight stroll through North Carolina city's downtown April 22 (UPI) -- A black bear went for a stroll in a North Carolina city's downtown, and police said the bruin incident was the third to which they responded to in as many weeks. Odd News // 1 day ago Massive 'elephant's toothpaste' chemical reaction breaks world record April 22 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records said a toy company broke a record by performing an "elephant's toothpaste" chemical reaction that created 12,095 cubic feet, 1,692.7 cubic inches. Odd News // 1 day ago Pennsylvania man becomes the 11th 'Pac-Man' player to get perfect score April 22 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania man joined the ranks of the video gaming elite by becoming one of only 11 people worldwide to achieve a "perfect score" in classic arcade game "Pac-Man." Odd News // 1 day ago 'Today' leads successful plant watering Earth Day world record attempt April 22 (UPI) -- Organizations and TV stations across the country teamed up with NBC's "Today" show to break a Guinness World Record for Earth Day. Odd News // 1 day ago Polish man breaks video game world record with 416 seasons of 'Football Manager' April 22 (UPI) -- A Polish man broke a Guinness World Record for the "Football Manager" soccer video game when he made a single game last for 416 seasons and 134 days. Odd News // 1 day ago Firefighters rescue dog stranded on sandbar in Indiana river April 22 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Indiana came to the rescue of a dog who became stranded on a sandbar in the Flat Rock River. Odd News // 1 day ago Woman swims nearly 300 feet under ice for Guinness World Record April 22 (UPI) -- A South African woman broke her own Guinness World Record by swimming a distance of 295 feet and 3 inches under ice. Odd News // 1 day ago Overturned truck releases 10 cows onto North Carolina highway April 22 (UPI) -- Authorities in North Carolina said traffic on a highway was diverted for several hours when a crashed truck released 10 cows onto the roadway. Odd News // 1 day ago Earth Day originated with a U.S. senator in 1970 April 22 (UPI) -- Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, started in 1970 when a U.S. senator sought to bring environmental issues to the forefront. Odd News // 1 day ago Maryland man unaware he won $50,000 Powerball prize while on vacation April 22 (UPI) -- Retired policeman John Boyd didn't realize he was a Powerball winner until he returned from vacation.
April 1 (UPI) -- Firefighters in New Hampshire said they used the Jaws of Life to rescue a deer found trapped between the bars of an iron fence.
The Professional Firefighters of Merrimack said in a Facebook post that crews responded Thursday to a report of a deer stuck between the bars of a fence at a local cemetery. Advertisement
Crews consulted with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the decision was made to attempt an immediate rescue.
The firefighters used the Jaws of Life, a device designed for extracting people trapped inside wrecked vehicles, to break the wrought-iron bars holding the deer in place.
"Although this beautiful doe took a few bites and kicks at our crews, we think it was just her way of saying 'Thank you,'" the post said.