THUNDER BAY – Motorists have been finding Bambi and friends in unwelcomed places lately, city police report.
Thunder Bay Police traffic Sgt. Glenn Porter said there have been a number of deer strikes so far this month.
“For the month of November we’re seeing about one vehicle deer collision reported per day and I know there are probably a lot more that aren’t being reported,” he said in an interview on Wednesday.
Porter said the combination of the relatively warm weather and decreasing daylight are likely factors in drivers not spotting the animals until it is too late.
While there haven’t been any significant injuries reported on roadways within the city police’s jurisdiction, there is a significant risk depending on the speed of the vehicle, size of the deer and how it collides with the vehicle.
Porter is hoping drivers will be careful.
“They’re starting to move. We’re just asking people to be aware of this,” he said.
“It’s a good idea perhaps drivers get everybody in the car watching for deer. They can move very quickly from the tree line to the middle of the road.”
