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Authorities issue warning after five deer escape from Gyeonggi farm

Published: 22 Apr. 2026, 16:33 Updated: 22 Apr. 2026, 17:30

Three deer appear outside an apartment complex in Suncheon, South Jeolla, on Feb. 3, 2025. [NEWS1]

Five deer that escaped from a farm in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, remained on the loose on Wednesday, prompting local authorities to warn residents to exercise caution and avoid approaching the animals.

According to the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters, emergency services received a report at 12:32 p.m. that 10 deer had broken out of a local farm. But after reviewing CCTV footage from the scene, responders determined that five animals had escaped: three adults and two juveniles.

The farm’s owner is believed to have been raising around 30 deer at the site.

The Gwangmyeong city government sent out a text alert at 2:33 p.m. notifying local residents of the escape and urging them to take precautions. Officials asked the public to report any sightings of the animals to emergency services or the city government immediately.

Emergency personnel combed the surrounding area but were unable to locate the animals. The case was later handed over to the city, which has deployed personnel and animal capture equipment to continue the search.

Police advised residents not to provoke any deer they encounter and to remain at a safe distance.

Authorities noted that similar incidents have led to injuries in the past.

In November 2024, a deer attacked two people with its antlers along trails near Gwanggyo Lake Park and a nearby reservoir in Suwon, Gyeonggi.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY CHO MUN-GYU [[email protected]]