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A stuck mule deer buck struggles unsuccessfully to get off the ice of a frozen-over lake in Golden, Colo., Thursday Jan. 10, 2013. According to the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, which was considering a rescue, the deer was most likely unable to get himself off the ice either due to injury, exhaustion, or the slipperiness of the ice. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Deer rescued after being stranded on icy lake
January 10, 2013 10:15 AM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOLDEN — Colorado wildlife officials with help from Coors brewery employees have rescued a large mule deer stranded on an icy lake near Golden.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife district spokeswoman Jennifer Churchill said Thursday the animal wandered onto the frozen lake or was chased by a predator and appeared to be in good condition. She said there was no indication the animal broke through the ice and it was not struggling.
Rescuers lassoed the animal and were able to drag it across the lake to safety.
