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Deputy’s Dashcam Captures Deer “Resurrection” on East Texas Road
9/6/2026, 11:01:42 PM
Deputy’s Dashcam Captures Deer “Resurrection” on East Texas Road
A Trinity County sheriff’s deputy was patrolling a rural stretch of East Texas when his dash-cam recorded a startling moment. The officer approached what appeared to be a motionless doe lying beside the roadway. As he drew nearer, the animal suddenly sprang to its feet, prompting the deputy to let out a scream and retreat to his cruiser. The brief clip, posted by Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace, shows the deputy laughing and saying “OK, we’re good” after the surprise subsides.
Sheriff’s Official Response
He assured viewers that the doe was unharmed, stating it “made a full recovery.” Wallace also highlighted the clip’s rapid spread online, indicating that it has been viewed more than 10 million times.
Public Reaction and Viewership
The footage quickly went viral on social media platforms, drawing widespread amusement and curiosity. Viewers commented on the deputy’s startled reaction and the deer’s sudden revival, contributing to the clip’s high view count. The incident has been shared widely as a light-hearted example of unexpected wildlife encounters on rural highways.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Instead of a citation, the ‘suspect’ made a four-legged getaway and vanished into the East Texas woods,” — County Sheriff Woody Wallace
