Deer fly through Utah skies as wildlife officials track migration habits

Deer flew through Utah skies as a helicopter airlifted the animals for wildlife officials to study their migration habits. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Utah DWR) posed on Facebook to clarify that the bizarre sight was not “Santa’s flying reindeer,” but the spectacle was part of their annual research of around 1,200 deer. Officials captured the deer to give them health assessments place GPS collars on them before safely letting them go back into the wild. “These important efforts help us monitor and learn about deer migration patterns,” the DWR said. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: