Jefferson County, CO – Animal Control Officers in Littleton responded to a call that was anything but ordinary Monday afternoon after a mule deer managed to trap herself in a backyard tomato tower.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the adult female deer had become entangled in a four-panel metal tomato structure, sparking a short chase through a suburban neighborhood. Officers McMullen and Bennett located the deer with the wire tower still attached, accompanied by her fawn.
The animal made several attempts to flee before tripping to the ground, unable to free herself. Body camera footage shows officers carefully snipping the wires until the deer was released and able to run off safely. No injuries were reported.
Authorities used the lighthearted rescue as a reminder for residents to secure their gardening materials and outdoor equipment to help prevent wildlife entanglement.
“Tomato towers are for tomatoes, not deer couture,” the department wrote in its social media post, adding that residents should contact animal control if they encounter similar situations.
The incident, which occurred September 15, 2025, highlights how suburban living and local wildlife often intersect in Jefferson County’s growing communities.
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