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UPDATED Sep 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Sep 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Deputy’s viral reaction to “dead” deer
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A Trinity County, Texas sheriff posted a video showing a deputy startled when a deer he believed was dead suddenly got up. The sheriff shared the clip on social media, saying the moment “can scare the heck out of a person.” The incident drew viral attention online.
WHO: Trinity County, Texas sheriff; a deputy
WHAT: A deputy’s startled reaction was captured on video after a deer believed to be dead got up.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
WHERE: Trinity County, Texas
WHY: The deer’s sudden movement after being thought dead startled the deputy.
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