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Police in the Saône-et-Loire region of rural France are warning drivers to watch out for intoxicated wildlife after posting a video of a deer running in erratic circles, jumping, and tumbling in a field.
The Gendarmerie of Saône-et-Loire posted the clip to social media with a caption noting that "not all road users are sober," explaining that every spring, some wild animals eat fermented fruit, plant buds, or decaying vegetation that can produce a natural intoxicating effect.
The resulting behavior, officers warned, is totally unpredictable and can include deer suddenly darting across roads, zigzagging, or freezing in traffic. "It might not be the time to drive like you own the road," police said. Online reaction was swift, with many viewers noting the deer looked like Bambi after a French aperitif. A similar warning was issued in Normandy in 2022.
Source: UPI