Bodycam footage from two Appleton police officers captured an unusual scene: a deer bursting through the window of an apartment where no one was home. The Appleton Police Department shared the video via Storyful.
In the recording, the animal crashes through the glass and keeps running. It appeared to be unharmed. The officers seen in the video were unfazed by the sight.
Police believe the deer first got into the apartment through a different window while the residence was empty. The department did not say in the source material how the animal made its way inside or what damage was left behind.
In a statement, police acknowledged the oddity of the event while pointing to a seasonal explanation for deer showing up in unexpected places. "While a deer entering an apartment is certainly unusual, increased deer movement this time of year is not," police said.
The department also noted that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources identifies October and November as the months when most deer-vehicle collisions occur. Deer become more active during the fall breeding season, according to the agency.
Fall is peak deer mating season in Wisconsin, and that period runs from October through December. During those months, deer are more likely to cross roads without warning, particularly in wooded areas and rural parts of the state. Deer-related crashes are among the most common wildlife collisions on the state's roadways.
Drivers are urged to take extra care late at night and early in the morning, when visibility is low. If a deer appears in the road, motorists are advised not to swerve.
