Deer Jumps Through Window Of Worcester High School

WORCESTER, MA — It was not your normal dismissal at Doherty Memorial High School on Friday afternoon after a deer jumped through a window. The incident happened right around student dismissal time, but no students were in the building, administration officials said.

The deer jumped four feet off the ground through the main office window, according to the superintendent's office. Worcester police said a staff member was in the room but she was not injured. The deer, however, broke at least two legs.

Police said the deer was suffering and did not roam around the school. Animal control took the deer away and euthanized it in a private area, police said.

The superintendent's office said only administrative staff were in the building and no one was injured. The superintendent's office said the deer did cause "significant damage." Overall, police said the incident lasted 45 minutes.

A tenth grade student who did not wish to use their name said their bus happened to be parked in front of the window when the incident happened. "It was an average size, not too big but small enough to fit through a window," they said, adding that another deer was on the road.

The superintendent's office said while the incident was unusual and damage was done to the office, they will be ready for school as usual on Monday morning.