Injured deer on highway shoulder after vehicle collision, Phelps County MO


A vehicle struck a deer on Highway 72 near Fenner Road. The injured deer is alive and resting on the road shoulder. Officers are being sent to the location to manage the situation, including possibly euthanizing the animal.
Audio|Source: Phelps County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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Going to the area of Highway 72 is Fenner near 50220.
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72 and Fenner near 5220.
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There was a deer that was struck and laying on the shoulder and still alive.
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The RP was wondering if you could dispatch the deer.
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24 Central. I can take care of that for 227 if he needs.
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I'm probably closer.
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MO-72, Missouri
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