Medford Police Officer rescues trapped baby deer

Matt Jordan October 3, 2019

Last Updated: October 3, 2019

Medford, Ore — Sometimes the term ‘protect and serve’ extends to mother nature as well.

That’s what Medford Police officer Moffitt found out after responding to a call of deer stuck in a fence.

Dash cam video posted by MPD shows the officer pulling over, then lifting the baby deer up and over the fence.

MPD officers respond to a variety of wild animal complaints this time of year, including raccoons, cougars and bears.

“Just a matter of sharing with people that we do a lot more than just law enforcement we do a lot more than just responding to call, pulling people over, this is an example of some of the things we get to encounter,” said Medford Police Lieutenant Mike Budreau.

Police say the baby deer’s mother was waiting nearby, both seem to be doing just fine.

Matt Jordan October 3, 2019

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.