Vehicle hits deer that returns with broken leg, South Portland ME
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TrafficA vehicle struck a deer near Greeley Street and Clifford Street. The deer fled but later returned with a broken leg. Officers are checking the area.
Audio|Heard on: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
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01:17
Transcript:
00:00
The deer actually ends up taking off.
00:06
10-4[1]. No, that was just going to be cleared as an end total change.
00:18
Yeah, we made it a hit and run because the vehicle had taken off after hit the deer.
00:25
Cell phone, (number withheld).
00:29
Go ahead.
00:34
Regarding the car earlier, the deer is back, last seen at Greeley Street at Clifford Street,
00:41
positive broken leg,
00:44
in the area of Greeley Street and Clifford Street.
00:49
Probably, no.
01:00
10.
01:05
I'm in the area of that animal complaint.
01:09
10 for it, 12 copy.
01:15
12 copies. I'll check the area as well.
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Clifford St & Greeley St, South Portland, ME 04106
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