Deer are usually wired to avoid people, which is why the moments when they do the opposite can feel so jarring. Most outdoor encounters end with a flick of a tail and a quick retreat into cover.
A spotted deer died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs at Lal Bahadur Shastri Nagar in the city on Saturday evening.
To many in Ashland, it seems like deer are the ones ruling the city: stopping traffic, destroying gardens and attacking dogs. City leaders are looking for solutions.