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id: c28b211a92
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 11:24 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:44 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Rescue group removes plastic pumpkin from deer's head in Hines Park

A Metro Detroit rescue group removed a plastic pumpkin from a young deer's head in Hines Park. The deer was then released after a 10-day search.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/detroit/section/life.md) · Entities: [Hines Park](/detroit/wiki/hines-park.md)

## Coverage

- [WDIV Local 4 (NBC)](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/11/09/happy-tears-detroit-rescue-group-removes-plastic-pumpkin-bucket-from-deers-head-after-10-day-search/), 2026-11-09 11:24 EST: ‘Happy tears’: Detroit rescue group removes plastic pumpkin bucket from deer’s head after 10-day search
- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/young-buck-rescued-in-westland-after-plastic-pumpkin-gets-stuck-over-its-mouth), 2026-11-09 17:44 EST: Young buck rescued in Westland after plastic pumpkin gets stuck over its mouth

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