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Royal Parks Officer Shoots Dangerous Stag After Picnic Attack

8/18/2026

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A stag attacked a picnic group in Richmond Park, injuring a man in his 60s.
Paramedics took him to hospital at 18:16 BST, where doctors said his wounds were not life-threatening.
A Royal Parks officer shot and put down the stag after officials deemed it dangerous.
Royal Parks warned visitors to keep 50 metres from deer and not feed them, noting the park covers about 2,500 acres.

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A stag attacked a picnic group in Richmond Park, injuring a man in his 60s.
Paramedics took him to hospital at 18:16 BST, where doctors said his wounds were not life-threatening.
A Royal Parks officer shot and put down the stag after officials deemed it dangerous.
Royal Parks warned visitors to keep 50 metres from deer and not feed them, noting the park covers about 2,500 acres.