Deer roams onto beach, interrupting surfing team tryouts
Surfing team tryouts in California were interrupted by a four-legged friend who apparently wanted to get in on the fun.
Surfers at Orange County’s Dana Point were shocked when a deer rushed into the ocean Thursday morning. One surfer had to kick his board out and bail out of a wave when the animal suddenly appeared in front of him.
Tryout judge Sheri Crummer told the Orange County Register that no one knew where the deer came from. It hopped over rocks and then went out to sea.
Surf team coach Tim Samson paddled out about a quarter of a mile and herded the deer back to shore, where it took off toward a hotel.
Lifeguard Capt. Brad Herzog says deer occasionally come for a swim, but it's rare.
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