The deer that was captured Monday afternoon after it found its way inside a Baton Rouge hospital has been euthanized.
The animal found itself inside the Our Lady of the Lake medical center at around 2:00 pm. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says that the deer, a four-and a half-year-old doe, was found to have major injuries to its sinuses.
Agents say that because of these injuries, the doe was euthanized. LDWF has obtained biological samples of the deer.
A statement from the hospital said the deer was captured on the second floor of the building after going up an escalator.
Our team members are always ready for the unexpected. Thank you all for your care and concern and to @LDWF for their quick response. pic.twitter.com/ZqPtlx1JWB
— Our Lady of the Lake (@ololhealth) November 15, 2021
Images from WBRZ shows medical staff bring the sedated animal out to the parking lot of the hospital where it was transferred to LDWF agents.
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