Vehicle hits deer on highway north of Cortez, Cortez CO
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A vehicle struck a deer on Highway 491 north of Cortez. There were no injuries, and the driver returned home. The deer was not found when checked later.
Audio|Heard on: Montezuma County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Vehicle versus deer this morning on Highway 491 north of Cortez.
00:04
Caller doesn't know exactly where. No injuries, his pickup is listed.
00:07
He drove his pickup home.
00:08
When he went back to check on the deer, it was not there. Advised caller on protocol.
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Location mentioned:
US-491, Cortez, CO
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