Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Gendarmerie de Saône-et-Loire, a French rural law enforcement agency, has issued a warning about intoxicated wild animals on the roads during springtime.
- Wild animals consume fermented fruits, buds, or decaying vegetation in spring, leading to unpredictable and erratic behavior that can cause traffic accidents.
- A viral video from the Burgundy region shows a deer exhibiting signs of inebriation, spinning in circles and staggering, highlighting the potential danger to drivers.
- The agency advises motorists to drive cautiously, reduce speed, stay alert, and avoid sudden steering to prevent collisions with intoxicated wildlife.
- The exact number of accidents caused by such animals in France remains unclear, and the agency has not provided further details on the issue.