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Woke up to a man screaming

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Sugarstrand · 09/09/2023 06:16

Just woke up to very loud screaming from the field behind. It was definitely a man's voice, yelling Get Off, Get Off! But over and over again. Looked out the window and could see 2 deers running. Still the screaming and shouting continued but then after 5 minutes stopped with nothing more. Could it be his dog attacked a deer? Or would a deer attack a person? I am really mystified. It's still quite misty, so can't see anything.

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Kedece2410 · 09/09/2023 06:19

Are you calling the police to report it?

WalkingThroughTreacle · 09/09/2023 06:19

Maybe it was a stag party.

Weekesy123 · 09/09/2023 06:22

Sugarstrand · 09/09/2023 06:16

Just woke up to very loud screaming from the field behind. It was definitely a man's voice, yelling Get Off, Get Off! But over and over again. Looked out the window and could see 2 deers running. Still the screaming and shouting continued but then after 5 minutes stopped with nothing more. Could it be his dog attacked a deer? Or would a deer attack a person? I am really mystified. It's still quite misty, so can't see anything.

Best to call the police so they can investigate.

Weekesy123 · 09/09/2023 06:22

WalkingThroughTreacle · 09/09/2023 06:19

Maybe it was a stag party.

Oh deer!

MintJulia · 09/09/2023 06:31

More likely the man screaming disturbed the deer.

Are you sure it was a man's voice screaming? Distinct words? Foxes screaming can sometimes sound like humans.

If you are absolutely sure, then I'd call the police (non-emergency number) and let them decide what to do.

Original poster
Sugarstrand · 09/09/2023 06:34

It was most definitely a man's voice, shouting Get off, NO! Over and over again.
Thanks I'll phone non emergency and perhaps go for a walk once the mist has lifted to have a look.

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Maireas · 09/09/2023 06:34

WalkingThroughTreacle · 09/09/2023 06:19

Maybe it was a stag party.

😂

SeminalAlbum · 09/09/2023 06:35

I'm like that if a wasp comes near me.

But seriously, perhaps the man was being attacked by someone.
Best to report it.

Kedece2410 · 09/09/2023 06:40

Sugarstrand · 09/09/2023 06:34

It was most definitely a man's voice, shouting Get off, NO! Over and over again.
Thanks I'll phone non emergency and perhaps go for a walk once the mist has lifted to have a look.

Definitely report it. It needs checking out

Hopefully the fact its stopped means he's away as opposed to lying unconscious in a pool of blood 🤞🏻

Justleaveitblankthen · 09/09/2023 06:42

My guess is that his dog caught a Deer. 😔

andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 09/09/2023 06:49

Justleaveitblankthen · 09/09/2023 06:42

My guess is that his dog caught a Deer. 😔

I was going to say the same thing. A medium/large size dog can easily take down a deer.

EnjoythemoneyJane · 09/09/2023 06:50

Justleaveitblankthen · 09/09/2023 06:42

My guess is that his dog caught a Deer. 😔

Same - sounds like a dog’s had a go at a deer or vice versa. Deer do attack people but it’s very rare and usually during the rut in spring.

Or do you have a pheasantry nearby? I have to keep my dog on a lead at this time of year bc they’re everywhere & he’d be off after them. If there are gamekeepers and they see your dog harassing or taking pheasants you (& the dog) could be in a shitload of trouble - maybe that’s what he was panicking about?

Potter10 · 09/09/2023 07:15

Can you please keep us updated, I hate an unsolved mystery!

Original poster
Sugarstrand · 09/09/2023 07:18

Thanks for replies! We don't have a pheasantry nearby that I know of. DH thinks it was most likely a dog attacked a deer. Will be going to have a look soon and will update!

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OccultGnuNew · 09/09/2023 07:21

At any point did you hear him shout "Fenton"?

EVHead · 09/09/2023 07:30

That Fenton video cracks me up! Did he ever get the bugger?! 🤣

andrainwillmaketheflowersgrow · 09/09/2023 07:31

OccultGnuNew · 09/09/2023 07:21

At any point did you hear him shout "Fenton"?

😂😂

GunkyAndGungey · 09/09/2023 07:32

Definitely sounds like a dog caught a deer. I wouldn't bother ringing the police tbh.

sizingissues · 09/09/2023 07:33

OccultGnuNew · 09/09/2023 07:21

At any point did you hear him shout "Fenton"?

Wahaha forgot about that video :)

Random789 · 09/09/2023 07:37

Poor deer. But also poor dear (the bloke I mean). He must have been mortified.
A couple of local dog walkers have confessed to me at different times that their dog has taken down a deer. Both lurcher type dogs.
A terrible thing for a dog to do, but I dor eally feel sorry for the owners too. Very hard to fully protect against if you have a certain kind of dog, given that deer are increasing in numbers all over the place.

Rockandrollfangirl · 09/09/2023 07:42

WalkingThroughTreacle · 09/09/2023 06:19

Maybe it was a stag party.

Brilliant

fairyfluf · 09/09/2023 07:45

Either he was being mauled by something or his dog was mauling something or he was being attacked

richteaftw · 09/09/2023 07:47

Could've been a mum deer protecting her baby.

HurdyGurdy19 · 09/09/2023 07:55

OccultGnuNew · 09/09/2023 07:21

At any point did you hear him shout "Fenton"?

Jesus Christ 😄 🤣 😂

Random789 · 09/09/2023 08:10

Ooh, just thought of an additional possibility -- rutting season. Stags can get pretty aggressive during rutting and could take a pop at man or dog?

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