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Deer Plays Possum, Deputy Runs | Houston News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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- 79
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Summary
A Texas deputy thought he’d found a dead deer on the side of the road—until it suddenly leaped up like it was playing possum, sending the officer sprinting for his car. The viral video, now with over 10 million views, captures the deputy’s startled scream and hilarious aftermath, as Sheriff Woody Wallace jokes that the “suspect” escaped without a ticket. It’s a wild, laugh-out-loud moment reminding us that nature never plays by the rules—and this deputy won’t forget it anytime soon. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06ee7902d3139196