Residents Asked Not To Move Fawns Found Alone In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — Anyone who spots a fawn alone in town is asked not to touch or remove the animal, as it is natural for their mothers to leave their young for hours, according to New Canaan police.

In a recent Facebook post, police said mother deer will typically leave their young alone for 7-8 hours but remain close by.

"Fawns are hardwired to lay still," the post reads, "and they are odorless, which protects them from predators. If you see a fawn that is alone, please do not touch it!"

According to police, New Canaan Animal Control will monitor situations involving fawns for 24 hours before removing the animal. They will only interfere if there are obvious signs of distress.

Police issued the reminder weeks after an aggressive deer attacked several people walking along a narrow portion of the New Canaan Land Trust Trail.

See also: Aggressive Deer Prompt Temporary Closure Of New Canaan Walking Trail

While Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm noted aggressive deer are a rarity, she encouraged anyone who walks along trails, both in town and anywhere else, to carry a whistle, airhorn or walking stick with them in case they encounter aggressive wildlife.