(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 26 - A deer that had become a tourist
attraction in Cortina d'Ampezzo after roaming through the fruit
stalls in the markets of the Jewel of the Dolomites has been
moved to nearby woods for its own and people''s good, civil
protection pointman Stefano Ghezze said Tuesday.
"Isaia has been growing a new rack of antlers, in the last few
days, so the decision to move him away has been an excellent
operation, in the interest of the community and for the deer's
own health," Ghezze told the Corriere del Veneto newspaper.
Ghezze explained that there were fears that Isaia might get hurt
as he grew bigger and there might be "unforeseeable events"
linked to his proximity with Cortina's population.
Tourists and locals have been taking selfies with the deer since
he first came into the city markets last year. (ANSA).
Cortina tourist attraction deer moved to nearby woods
'Isaia' had become subject of selfies after roaming markets