Overview
- A Trinity County deputy examined a deer on the roadside that looked motionless and screamed when the animal suddenly stood up and ran away.
- Sheriff Woody Wallace posted the video to his social channels and used humorous captions to share the encounter with the public.
- Wallace later posted a jokey follow-up showing a raccoon riding a deer and said the animal was only stunned and left the scene unharmed.
- No injuries were reported, no citations were issued, and the deputy involved has not been publicly identified.
- The clip went viral online and has been framed by the sheriff’s office as a playful human‑interest moment rather than a public‑safety incident.