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Ohio Town Faces Deer Overpopulation and Collision Surge

2/17/2025

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In Middleburg Heights, Ohio, a startling study shows a deer population density of 44 per square mile, far surpassing the state average of 16. With 173 deer counted and 95 deer-vehicle collisions reported in 2024, local officials are set to conduct a community survey in late April or early May to assess residents' tolerance for these increasing encounters.

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Story summary

In Middleburg Heights, Ohio, a startling study shows a deer population density of 44 per square mile, far surpassing the state average of 16. With 173 deer counted and 95 deer-vehicle collisions reported in 2024, local officials are set to conduct a community survey in late April or early May to assess residents' tolerance for these increasing encounters.