Oh, Deer Delaware County

On Dec. 2, 2024, ECO Woodin responded to a call from a motorist who reported seeing a deer laying on the ice on Spring Lake in the town of Delhi. Officer Woodin arrived at the location and observed the deer approximately 100 yards from shore. The ECO determined the ice was too thin to walk on and contacted local authorities to obtain resources to rescue the animal. Shortly thereafter, a concerned citizen ran onto the ice with a snow tube from the other side of the lake. Officer Woodin instructed the individual to stop but the person fell through the ice and clung to the snow tube in the frigid water. ECO Woodin immediately contacted Delaware County Emergency Services about the new emergency. The ECO, Delaware County Emergency Services personnel, and local fire department members rescued the individual from the cold water and ensured his safety before turning their attention back to the deer still on the ice. Officer Woodin and local firefighters used a boat to successfully tow the animal to shore.