Deer found hurt in industrial park 'fit and free'

The doe was released back into the Northumberland countryside after her injuries were treated

A deer found with serious injuries in an industrial estate has been nursed back to health and released into the wild.

The doe was found at Cramlington Industrial Estate in Northumberland with wounds to its head and legs which were thought to have been caused during a road traffic accident.

Blyth Wildlife Rescue were called in to assess the animal and, after several weeks of care, the team was able to return her to the countryside near where she was found.

One of the rescue centre's medics, Sara Perry, said it was "absolutely lovely to see the doe back where she is supposed to be".

Ms Perry said when deer are involved in road traffic accidents the main concern is often their legs, which are very fragile.

In this case, the team was mainly worried about the doe's head injury and the risk of concussion and blindness.

The deer had suffered an injury to her head and eye and medics were concerned she could have a concussion

"She couldn't see when she first arrived at the hospital, but she didn't have any internal bleeding we could make out," said Ms Perry.

"She didn't have any breaks and it really was just this head trauma.

"We felt like it was worth a shot and worth at least giving her 24 hours to see if there was any improvement."

The deer was cold and wet when the team transferred her to their hospital and the team's first task was to try to warm her up. She was then given pain relief and intravenous fluids.

Over several weeks, the team cared for her wounds, encouraged her to eat and drink and massaged her legs to improve her circulation.

Once she has was well enough, she was returned to an area of countryside in Cramlington.

Ms Perry said being able to release animals back into the wild is a "fantastic thing to be a part of".

"It's always quite a lump in your throat moment and really rewarding."