Update – Deer Rescued Along Cobourg Beach Dies

In Editor Choice, Local

The rescue of a buck along the Victoria Beach in Cobourg has died Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre has reported.

Friday morning (May 28, 2021) police reported a deer was in the inner harbour at Cobourg and eventually it’s believe the deer went beyond the lighthouse and back into Victoria Beach where it collapsed.

Numerous departments in Cobourg including Cobourg Police and off-duty firefighter Rick Martin managed to put a blanket around the deer and Martin took the deer to Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre for treatment.

“Sorry to say he did not survive,” Director Sue Meech stated to Today’s Northumberland.

“He was hypothermic and as we tried to rewarm him with hot packs and warm IV fluids, he had a seizure and died.
Meech said, “the rescuers made a heroic effort to save this deer. We all thank them for that.”

Original Story Click Here

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Warrant, Weapons Arrest (No Names Released)

Warrant/Weapons Arrest A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing more charges after an incident Thursday morning. At approximately

Read More...

Quinte West OPP – Brighton Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)

The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. On July

Read More...

City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Lindsay Man Charged with Possession of Weapon, Uttering Threats

On July 25th 2025 just before 11:00am police attended a Beach Road address in Lindsay, ON at the request

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu