Florida Deputies Rescue Buck from Bathroom, Guide It Through a Pool and Back to the Woods

It started as a routine call, but what the deputies found inside a suburban home was anything but ordinary – a full‑grown buck standing in a bathroom, looking as startled as anyone would be. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office posted the body‑cam footage and, with a grin, called it a “buck‑wild call for service.”

“Oh, that’s a buck. That’s a nice buck,” a deputy remarks, his voice tinged with disbelief. The homeowner, equally baffled, tries to help the animal find its way out. Together they shuffle a couch and a few chairs, carving a makeshift corridor toward the sliding glass door.

When the deer hesitates, the deputy steps outside, returns with an extendable pool brush, and gently nudges the buck toward freedom. The animal shuffles, legs wobbling, and finally squeezes through the door onto the patio.

But the adventure isn’t over. Instead of bolting into the yard, the buck hops onto the concrete and, perhaps thinking the water looks inviting, leaps straight into the in‑ground swimming pool. After a quick, confused dip, it climbs out again, only to find itself trapped in a corner of the yard.

In a scene that feels like a sitcom, the buck turns around, jumps back into the pool, paddles around for a moment, and then scrambles out once more. This time it darts toward a fence, jumps it, and disappears into a nearby wooded area.

“First time I’ve had a deer in a house in 23 years of my profession,” the deputy laughs, clearly relieved as the buck finally vanishes into the night. The sheriff’s office added a tongue‑in‑cheek note: “The buck fled before deputies could issue a warning for trespassing.”

The quirky rescue quickly went viral, reminding everyone that even seasoned law‑enforcement officers can be caught off‑guard by Mother Nature’s unexpected guests.