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Blue Bucket Boy Rescued: Drone Team Saves Stuck Deer

11/6/2025

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In Baltimore County, Maryland, a deer known as "Blue Bucket Boy" was freed after a pumpkin bucket became stuck on its head.
The rescue began October 30, led by Bob Swensen of First Response Drone Pet Search and Rescue, who tracked the deer with drones and planned bucket removal.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources participated in the rescue and urged residents to dispose of containers properly to protect wildlife.

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Story summary

In Baltimore County, Maryland, a deer known as "Blue Bucket Boy" was freed after a pumpkin bucket became stuck on its head.
The rescue began October 30, led by Bob Swensen of First Response Drone Pet Search and Rescue, who tracked the deer with drones and planned bucket removal.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources participated in the rescue and urged residents to dispose of containers properly to protect wildlife.