Summary
More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on the ice.
Context
- Event: Roe deer stranded on icy surfaces were rescued after becoming trapped on frozen lakes.
- Location: Novosibirsk region, Russia.
- Circumstance: Early migration led to deer being stranded as the ice formed or weakened.
Details
- Rescue outcome: Large numbers of deer (reported as more than 300) were saved by local responders and volunteers.
- Sources reporting the incident include Euronews and various video reports from late November to early December 2025.
Quotes
- "More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on icy surfaces."
Related Context
- Similar rescues have been reported in the region where fishermen and local residents aided deer trapped on ice, often carrying or guiding them to safety off the lakes.
Author note
Rundown of a large wildlife rescue event in Siberia highlighting community efforts to save trapped roe deer during harsh winter conditions.
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Euronews.com — 2025-12-03