DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Incredible story. And some insights into the construction methods of travel trailers. http://wildlife.utah.gov/blog/2013/a-very-unexpected-ending/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow! I wasn't sure if I should laugh or just go... :bugeyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I see no reason for someone to fabricate a story like this- but how in the heck did that buck hit the trailer that high when it was being towed? And, how were there no injuries to the animal? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I see no reason for someone to fabricate a story like this- but how in the heck did that buck hit the trailer that high when it was being towed?And, how were there no injuries to the animal?TCD I have one possible explanation, born from personal experience. When I was still living at home on the farm in NY, I was driving home late one night when a deer ran into the road, coming toward me. It leapt into the air, literally ran over the top of my car, and leapt off the back of my car. By the time I stopped the car, I saw the deer running into the woods. I continued home and went to bed. In the morning, I looked out the window to see our neighbor's Newfoundland licking the front of my car. I went out and saw and area of blood on the front, as well as muddy hoof prints on my hood, on the sunroof, roof and rear side window. The deer literally did an Evel Knievel move over the top of my car. So....I imagine it's possible depending on the woman's tow vehicle that a buck could run or "flip" over the vehicle, slamming into the front of the trailer and right through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have one possible explanation, born from personal experience. When I was still living at home on the farm in NY, I was driving home late one night when a deer ran into the road, coming toward me. It leapt into the air, literally ran over the top of my car, and leapt off the back of my car. By the time I stopped the car, I saw the deer running into the woods. I continued home and went to bed. In the morning, I looked out the window to see our neighbor's Newfoundland licking the front of my car. I went out and saw and area of blood on the front, as well as muddy hoof prints on my hood, on the sunroof, roof and rear side window. The deer literally did an Evel Knievel move over the top of my car. So....I imagine it's possible depending on the woman's tow vehicle that a buck could run or "flip" over the vehicle, slamming into the front of the trailer and right through. Wow. That is plausible. But no injury to the deer flying over a tow vehicle and going through a trailer wall? That's hard for me to believe. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow.That is plausible.But no injury to the deer flying over a tow vehicle and going through a trailer wall?That's hard for me to believe.TCD You doubt the word of the Utah Highway Patrol?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 You doubt the word of the Utah Highway Patrol?? No. Like I said- who would go to the trouble to make up that story. And stage photos? I guess it really happened. It's just hard to believe. That's all. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow. Just wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 that is something else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Maybe it tried to go between the truck and trailer from the side of the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Maybe it tried to go between the truck and trailer from the side of the road. That could be. If you think about it, as fast as they run, it may have leapt and then the trailer moving forward along the road impacted the deer in mid leap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 That could be. If you think about it, as fast as they run, it may have leapt and then the trailer moving forward along the road impacted the deer in mid leap.That's kind of how I was seeing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaimeN 8 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's amazing what a deer can endure and survive. Last year I was behind a car that hit a deer and the deer flipped down the road give times. I pulled over quickly and called the police. The deer was, we all thought, barely alive. After 10 minutes of two cops, a game warden, the guy who hit the deer and me standing around discussing what we should do the dang thing hopped up and went running into the woods. We all looked at each other like "WTF was that." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wow.That is plausible.But no injury to the deer flying over a tow vehicle and going through a trailer wall?That's hard for me to believe.TCD If the deer leapt over the truck or ran between the truck and trailer it still went thru a wall of a trailer. I think if I went thru a trailer wall I might have a few broken bones. I'm sure it was injured. i don't know if you have ever been hunting. If you haven't a deer can be fatally shot and still run for a long distance until it finally succumbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 You're right, Ray. There's a good chance it ultimately didn't survive. But if it did survive, I bet it is spending its days plotting revenge against RV's. I don't think I'll be taking my trailer out to Utah any time soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I had a deer hit an enclosed trailer in a similar way. It ran out and nearly hit my truck. The trailer wasn't so lucky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I had a deer hit an enclosed trailer in a similar way. It ran out and nearly hit my truck. The trailer wasn't so lucky.Did the deer end up in your trailer also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 No, but it made a large dent. Of course, most enclosed trailers are built much better than campers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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