Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park
Summary
A man in his 60s was injured by a stag in Richmond Park, London, after the deer approached his group looking for food. The stag was put down because it was considered dangerous, and Royal Parks warned visitors not to feed or get close to the wild deer.Key Facts
- The stag attacked a man in his 60s, causing chest injuries.
- Emergency services treated the man, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The stag was euthanized as it posed a danger to people.
- The attack happened in Richmond Park, a large park in south-west London.
- Royal Parks noted an increase in visitors feeding and approaching the deer, often encouraged by social media posts.
- Feeding deer makes them lose fear of humans and can cause dangerous encounters.
- Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from deer and never feed or touch them.
- Richmond and Bushy Parks together cover about 3,600 acres and have large deer populations.
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