Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Fearless Deer Just Casually Chills At Lake Michigan Beach Surrounded By Amazed People Like It's NBD

Fearless Deer Just Casually Chills At Lake Michigan Beach Surrounded By Amazed People Like It's NBD
ABC News/YouTube

A beach full of people at Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Michigan got an unlikely surprise over 4th of July weekend when a deer decided to join in the fun.


According to witnesses, the brazen deer just casually sauntered over a sand dune and down to the water's edge to take a dip in Lake Michigan on a hot summer's day like everybody else on the beach.

Deer are often adventurous when it comes to wandering into areas populated by people, but this deer took it to the next level.

Stunned families soon pulled out their phones to capture photos and videos of their new beach buddy as he went about his business.

Deer enjoys a day at the beach on Lake Michiganwww.youtube.com

And just to show the ultimate chill, the deer even went over to a young girl sitting in a beach chair nearby and started licking her leg, much to her surprise and delight.

ABC News/YouTube


ABC News/YouTube

The young buck even let people close enough to pet it and play with it (although neither is recommended).


The deer reportedly stuck around the beach for roughly 30 minutes before calling it a day.

But he certainly made an impression on social media.



The deer apparently has become a regular, with the locals naming him "Jim."




Of course there were also those who were skeptical of Jimmy's health, with many wondering if the deer is suffering from Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a disease similar to Mad Cow Disease that affects the brains of deer and elk.


The Michigan DNR said they would be keeping tabs on the deer for the time being, and issued a warning to the public, saying:

"At this time, we plan to monitor the situation with the deer. Should it begin to exhibit aggressive behavior, we would consider immobilizing and relocating the deer. We ask that park visitors refrain from feeding or approaching the deer as this is a wild animal that could act unpredictably."

Deer can carry ticks with illnesses like Lyme disease that pose a serious threat to humans, so if you encounter a deer in the wild it's probably best to just let it do its thing.

With his complete lack of fear of humans, it's unclear what Jimmy's future will entail, but he certainly gave the internet something to smile about.

More from Trending/best-of-reddit

Barack Obama
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Obama Offers Iconic Reaction After He Accidentally Photobombed A Family's Photos In DC

If you try to take nice pictures in a scenic location, there will likely be people wandering through the background of your photos, because everyone else will also be enjoying the scenery.

In most cases, people try to time the shots between passersby or edit them out afterwards, but after a photoshoot in Washington D.C., one family will definitely not be editing out the accidental guest walking among the cherry blossoms and the Washington Monument.

Keep ReadingShow less
children sitting on floor in classroom
CDC on Unsplash

Historical 'Facts' People Learned In School That Are Actually Not True

The phrase "history is written by the victors" is a common saying. It's often attributed to Winston Churchill, although there's no proof he said those exact words.

It points out that those who win conflicts shape how those events are remembered, recorded, and taught to future generations, leading to biased historical accounts and warped perceptions.

Keep ReadingShow less

Modern 'Conveniences' That Actually Make Life Harder

Making life simpler...

That is always the goal, right?

Keep ReadingShow less
Person holding cigarette
Luiz Rogério Nunes/Unsplash

One Night Stands That Turned Into A Total Nightmare

Ahh, the trials and tribulations of dating life.

On the one hand, it could be exciting and very promising. On the other hand, it could be a total disaster.

Keep ReadingShow less
Person's eyes glowing in the sunlight
Photo by Marina Vitale on Unsplash

People Who Clinically Died And Came Back To Life Share Their Experiences

We've all heard the questions about what happens when we die, whether there is life after death, and whether we really will walk through a tunnel of white light or not to get there.

But people who have had a near-death experience, in that they were declared clinically dead and were then resuscitated, might have the answers we're looking for, and their answers are quite peaceful.

Keep ReadingShow less