\n The animal was hit by a vehicle yesterday (Tuesday, August 18) and was left with comminuted fractures to her hind legs, a spinal fracture and severe head trauma.\n<\/p>\n
\n Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue were called to the road, which has not been named, by the driver, but the Roe deer had to be put down with no chance of recovery.\n<\/p>\n
\n The registered charity issued a statement on Facebook alongside a photograph of the scene and said: “A heartbreaking call-out for our wildlife ambulance today.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE: Oxfordshire set for election after death of sitting councillor<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n “Sadly, this was just one of several calls our team received today involving injured deer.\n<\/p>\n \n “This young Roe deer, biologically known as a kid, although fawn is also commonly used, had darted into the road and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.\n<\/p>\n \n “Thankfully, the driver stopped and contacted OWR immediately, allowing our wildlife ambulance team to attend and assess her as quickly as possible.\n<\/p>\n \n “Tragically, her injuries were catastrophic. She had sustained comminuted fractures, where the bone is broken into multiple pieces, to her hind legs, alongside a spinal fracture and severe head trauma.\n<\/p>\n \n “There was sadly no possibility of recovery, and she was experiencing significant pain and distress.\n<\/p>\n \n READ MORE: UK council changes tip rules on disposing fridges and freezers<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n “Our experienced team therefore made the difficult but necessary decision to humanely euthanise her, bringing her suffering to an immediate end.\n<\/p>\n \n “It is never the outcome we want. Our aim will always be to treat, rehabilitate and return wildlife to the wild whenever there is a realistic chance of recovery.\n<\/p>\n \n “But equally important is recognising when an animal has suffered injuries from which it simply cannot recover.\n<\/p>\n \n “In those situations, preventing further pain and suffering is one of the most important responsibilities we have as a wildlife rescue organisation.\n<\/p>\n \n “We would also like to thank the gentleman involved for doing exactly the right thing.\n<\/p>\n \n READ MORE: King Charles ‘couldn’t be prouder’ as nephew picks university after A-levels<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n “Understandably, he was extremely upset by what had happened and remained with the deer until our team arrived.\n<\/p>\n \n “Wild animals can behave unpredictably, and sometimes collisions simply cannot be avoided. What matters enormously is what happens afterwards.\n<\/p>\n \n “He stopped. He called for help. He stayed with the animal. And because he did, this deer was not left suffering alone at the roadside for any longer than necessary.\n<\/p>\n \n “Sadly, not every injured deer is reported. Some are left badly injured for hours because a driver continues their journey without contacting anyone.\n<\/p>\n \n “Please, if you hit, witness a collision with, or find an injured deer stop somewhere safe. Never put yourself or other road users in danger.\n<\/p>\n