A deer has for some time, been roaming the community and is friendly towards people but it's not as innocent as it seems. DNR Conservation officer, John Williamson explains the people of McLean, Illinois can approach the deer without it getting spooked.

 

 

While it may not seem like a big deal, Williamson says it can turn dangerous very quickly. He explains when deer go into heat, they become very aggressive, and if you get a doe with fawns, they can be a danger to anyone near them.

 

 

So what do authorities do in these situations? Williamson indicates they've met with the community about how getting the deer to a rehabber will be done. He indicates getting the deer rehabbed, and ready go back into the wild could take quite a while.

 

 

According to Williamson, they are not releasing where the deer will go. He indicates the belief this particular deer is approaching one year old. 

 

Deer can live upwards of 15 years in the wild and approach 20 years in captivity.