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Colorado State Troopers Save Fawn After Mother Hit By Motorcycle
After a motorcycle struck and killed a pregnant doe, troopers were able to save her baby.
GOLDEN, CO — A motorcyclist struck and killed a pregnant doe on I-70 near Golden, but one of her two fawns survived. The mother gave birth after she was hit, and Colorado State Patrol troopers were able to deliver the fawn at the scene of the crash.
“Motorcycle [versus] deer crash usually doesn’t end like this,” CSP tweeted. “Rider is ok, mama and twin did not make it, but this little guy was born after the crash!"
The motorcyclist was not hurt in the crash, but the fawn's twin didn't survive, CSP said.
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The agency said Colorado Parks and Wildlife was on their way to pick up the fawn.
“Good luck little guy!” CSP tweeted.
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Good news with this newborn fawn, it’s headed to our health lab. It is hungry and will get that first meal & hydration in it right away upon arrival. It’s mother and twin fawn were killed in a collision this morning with a motorcycle, which initiated the birth. @CSP_Golden pic.twitter.com/p04FoanPIq
— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) June 13, 2019
A couple photos of the fawn that was rescued this morning by our wildlife officer before its transport to our health lab where it will be given a chance to survive. pic.twitter.com/QlNVB2gHe6
— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) June 13, 2019
Motorcycle v deer crash usually doesn’t end like this.. Rider is ok, mama and twin did not make it, but this little guy was born after the crash! @CPW_NE is on their way to pick him up. Good luck little guy! pic.twitter.com/T7b5TCEcIO
— CSP Golden (@CSP_Golden) June 13, 2019
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