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Animal Issues in Oxford County

Tuesday, 9 April 2019 16:35

Oxford OPP say someone dumped a deer carcass at the end of a driveway in Tillsonburg. Also another wild turkey jumped out in front of a vehicle in Zorra Township, causing a collision.

TILLSONBURG - Oxford OPP were called to a home on King Street in Tillsonburg after a deer carcass was left at the end of a driveway. 

Police say the deer carcass was purposely left at the home sometime overnight on Tuesday. 

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Oxford OPP or Crime Stoppers. 

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INGERSOLL - A wild turkey slammed into a car travelling on 19th line in Zorra Township on Tuesday morning. 

Police say the 42 year old driver from Ingersoll did a great job of controlling there vehicle and avoiding a more serious collision. The driver was not injured. The wild turkey appeared from the east ditch, striking the front right quarter panel of the car. 

Oxford OPP Detachment Commander Tony Hymers says police are urging all drivers to expect the unexpected and to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Drivers need to focus their attention on their driving ability and avoid any unnecessary distractions.

"It's not always possible to avoid a collision with an animal, particularly if it suddenly runs or flies onto the road. But drivers can take sensible precautions to minimize the risk of a collision. Motorists are being urged to drive with caution and within the speed limit and to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Predictable is preventable, make safety a priority."

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