Members of the Owen Sound Police Service were attending an unrelated call at an apartment complex in the city’s northwest quadrant when officers observed a deer wandering into the building’s parking area.

The animal became startled by nearby activity and the screams of residents, causing it to leap through a ground‑floor bedroom window. At the time, the unit was occupied by two women, one of whom had been asleep in the bedroom when the deer entered.

Officers immediately evacuated both occupants for their safety and opened the patio door to provide the animal with a larger escape route. After several attempts to guide the deer toward the opening, and some gentle encouragement, the animal leapt back through the same window, freeing itself.

One resident sustained minor scrapes to her arm, although her bedroom suffered significant damage.  The deer appeared uninjured – just a little embarrassed.

The Owen Sound Police Service reminds residents to remain calm and keep a safe distance if encountering wildlife within residential areas.