Livonia firefighters rescue trapped deer inside swimming pool

Livonia firefighters rescue buck trapped in backyard swimming pool

An unexpected four-legged visitor prompted an unusual rescue Tuesday morning after a deer fell through a swimming pool cover at a Livonia home and became trapped.

Livonia firefighters rescue trapped deer inside swimming pool

Because the pool was partially drained, the deer was not able to get enough footing to climb out.

Livonia Firefighters Rescue Deer Trapped in Pool

A deer fell through a pool cover in Livonia and couldn't climb out. Firefighters lowered a ladder, and the animal escaped unharmed.