Deer are known for their innocent and curious nature, often seen wandering into backyards and exploring new surroundings. But one particularly bold deer took this curiosity a step further by sneaking into someone’s home, making for a lighthearted and surprising moment caught on camera.
In an amusing turn of events, the household’s CCTV camera captured something rather unexpected. While security cameras are generally used to monitor homes for safety, sometimes they record moments that are unexpected and, in this case, absolutely delightful. At this home, the camera was placed to keep an eye on the front door, which had a small doggy door installed for their pets. Little did the homeowners know that this feature would attract an unexpected visitor.
It all started when the family’s cat returned from the yard, using the doggy door as usual. But shortly after, something unusual happened. A baby deer, or fawn, followed the cat’s lead and curiously approached the doggy door. Intrigued by the cat’s entry, the fawn seemed determined to investigate further.
Though the fawn was clearly too tall to simply walk through the door like the cat, it wasn’t discouraged. In an impressive display of flexibility, the young deer bent its knees and squeezed through the small doggy door, finding its way into the house. The unsuspecting homeowners had no idea they had a surprise guest until later when they encountered the deer comfortably inside their home.
This isn’t the typical wildlife encounter most people experience. While it’s common to hear of squirrels or raccoons sneaking into homes through pet doors, a deer wandering inside is rare. Deer usually shy away from humans and other animals, but this particular fawn seemed to have no fear as it ventured indoors unnoticed.
After the unexpected visit, the CCTV footage found its way to the internet, shared by the owners through a deer-related magazine called *Deer and Deer Hunting* (D&DH). This publication is well-known for covering various topics related to deer, including deer hunting and more lighthearted stories like this one. D&DH, part of Media 360 LLC in Waupaca, Wisconsin, also has a YouTube channel where they share content about deer, ranging from hunting tips to funny and charming videos like this one.
The video of the sneaky fawn quickly went viral, amassing 3.6 million views on YouTube. Viewers were amused by the fawn’s boldness and came up with humorous comments about the incident. Some joked that the cat must have invited the deer inside, while others speculated that the deer might have been looking for a portal to Narnia. Whatever the reason, the video left people entertained and puzzled.
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Although it’s still a mystery how the fawn ended up alone and where its mother was, we can only hope that the homeowners helped the little deer safely back outside. It’s likely the fawn reunited with its mother after its brief indoor adventure, but the video continues to bring smiles to those who watch it.