Jonesborough, TN – Holiday spirit turned into a real-life reindeer rescue early Thursday morning when a deer crashed through the window of Gabriel’s Christmas & More in downtown Jonesborough.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded alongside the Jonesborough Police Department after the deer leapt through the store’s display window before business hours. The startled animal reportedly became trapped among the holiday decorations.
In a lighthearted Facebook post, the sheriff’s office joked that “one of Santa’s reindeer did a little window shopping before business hours,” thanking local officers and store staff for helping “save a deer from destroying the Christmas magic.”
Video shared by Historic Jonesborough shows the deer surrounded by festive ornaments and Christmas lights, creating what onlookers called a “holiday miracle with a twist.”
No one was injured during the incident, and authorities said the deer was safely guided out of the store without major damage.
Residents praised the quick teamwork between police, deputies, and store employees for turning what could have been a chaotic morning into a heartwarming holiday story.
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