French Police Warn Drivers to Beware of Drunken Deer
Police say the deer likely ate fermented plants and fruit, and warn that erratic wildlife can quickly cause collisions on rural roads.
- Police in France warned motorists to watch for deer acting erratically after apparently consuming fermented fruits containing ethanol.
- On May 5, officials in Sao, Loire, shared a Facebook video showing a deer running in circles and rolling on the ground erratically.
- Natural yeasts ferment ripening fruit, creating ethanol, and some studies in Oxford Academic suggest animals break down this alcohol similarly to humans.
- Police cautioned that 'drunk' deer may move unpredictably near roadways, creating hazards for drivers navigating rural areas.
- Some researchers dispute that all mammals process ethanol similarly, despite studies suggesting animals experience alcohol effects like humans.
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In France, the police warn against a danger in the road traffic: drunk deer. A video published by the police shows an animal spinning wildly in circles and falling to the ground uncontrollably.
The French police issued this week an unusual warning to drivers in the Saône-et-Loire region: deer and other wild animals may be circling drunk on the roads after consuming fermented fruits, sprouts and decomposing plants. The recommendation gained repercussions after videos of these animals in erratic behavior began to circulate on social networks.
In the French department of Saône-et-Loire, with the arrival of spring, deer unknowingly intoxicate themselves by eating "buds, fermented fruit, or decaying vegetation." French police warn that during this period, the animals can "exhibit completely unpredictable behavior," officers explain. Drunken deer pose a threat to drivers. Once the fruit ripens, the naturally occurring sugars in the fruit are broken down by yeast, which converts them into…
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