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Leave it to the experts, district councillor told after chaotic deer rescue

Leave it to the experts, district councillor told after chaotic deer rescue
South China Morning Post Thursday 03 September 2026, 11:24 UTC By Cannix Yau 1 min read
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A wildlife expert and social media users have expressed concerns about the forceful approach used by a district councillor and two other men to free a trapped barking deer, warning they should have sought help from professionals. Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen posted footage of the incident on social media on Wednesday, with the clip showing him and two other men freeing the animal, also known as a muntjac, from a railing by forcefully pulling its rear legs – causing the barking...

A wildlife expert and social media users have expressed concerns about the forceful approach used by a district councillor and two other men to free a trapped barking deer, warning they should have sought help from professionals. Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen posted footage of the incident on social media on Wednesday, with the clip showing him and two other men freeing the animal, also known as a muntjac, from a railing by forcefully pulling its rear legs – causing the barking deer...
Tai Po (LOCATION) Chan Siu (PERSON)
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