Deputies find ‘standoff of a different kind’ on Coulee Loop

  • NPSO Deputy Andrea Coon said dealing with a deer that took up residence on a resident’s porch to be “challenging.”
    NPSO Deputy Andrea Coon said dealing with a deer that took up residence on a resident’s porch to be “challenging.”
  • NPSO Dep. Jonathan Dranguet found negotiating with the deer tough job.
    NPSO Dep. Jonathan Dranguet found negotiating with the deer tough job.

    Residents along Hwy. 486 (Coulee Loop) woke up Friday morning to an unexpected, and unusually confident visitor when a deer settled onto a homeowner’s front porch and appeared to declare the location his permanent residence.

    Responding deputies report that upon approach, the deer “squared up,” stomped a hoof and delivered a firm, silent message that could only be interpreted as: “Absolutely not, Deputy.”

    Cpl. Johathan Dranguet described the stare-down as “the same look my toddler gives when I try to take away an iPad.”