Hero Deputy Rescues Baby Deer in Virginia, Reunites It with Mother on Busy Road

In a heartwarming turn of events on May 22, Chesterfield County, VA Deputy Kevin Norkunas found himself in an unexpected role when he responded to a call about a baby deer found in the middle of a busy road on Huguenot Road. What started as a typical workday for Deputy Norkunas quickly turned into a touching rescue mission.

The call came in reporting a baby deer that appeared to be injured and in the roadway. Upon arrival, Deputy Norkunas discovered the fawn at the edge of the road. While the deer wasn’t injured, it appeared lethargic and in danger due to the traffic on the road. After evaluating the situation, Norkunas wisely reached out to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for guidance on how best to proceed, given that moving a baby deer can often cause unintended harm.

According to WRIC, following advice from wildlife experts, Norkunas carefully brought the fawn into his patrol vehicle, keeping it out of harm’s way as it became more responsive over time. After several minutes, he noticed what appeared to be the fawn’s mother nearby, waiting at a distance, hesitant to approach due to the noise and traffic. Norkunas then released the fawn, allowing it to reunite with its mother.

The two deer safely moved off together, and the sheriff’s office shared a lighthearted update on their Facebook page, saying, “The two deer went off happily ever after. Bucket List checked!”

This story serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife safety, and the wise guidance from organizations like the Virginia DWR. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it’s always best to contact local authorities or wildlife experts before intervening.

For more information on handling situations with baby deer, the Wildlife Center of Virginia offers several helpful tips, including how to assess whether a fawn is truly injured or simply left temporarily by its mother.

Special thanks to Deputy Norkunas for his quick thinking and compassion in helping this baby deer find its way home.

For any wildlife-related emergencies or questions, you can reach the Virginia DWR at 1-855-571-9003.