If you’re lucky enough to live in an area teeming with deer, you know they’re fascinating creatures. Hours can melt away watching them graze peacefully, play, and just… be deer. And yes, for some, they’re also quite edible. But here’s the rub: that same abundance of deer, while picturesque, presents a significant hazard when they decide to cross roads.
Suddenly, these incredibly intelligent, skittish animals that vanish in a blink when you’re hunting them transform into blithering idiots, not only crossing with traffic present but seemingly attracted to your vehicle, running headlong into it as if by some magnetic force.
It’s just a quirky observation; it’s a shared experience that even made it into pop culture, like the classic “deer hit Rory” joke in Gilmore Girls – a line that could only have been penned by someone who’s encountered the baffling stupidity of a deer.
However, not everyone is as “lucky”. Take a Harley-Davidson rider, for instance, who hit a deer square on. What’s truly astonishing is that he managed to keep his bike upright and the rubber side down. Watching the video, it’s impossible not to put yourself in that terrifying situation. That deer, well, it got absolutely annihilated.
The Staggering Impact and Unbelievable Skill
Honestly, the sheer force of the hit is staggering. But the fact that the rider not only kept the bike straight but upright after such an impact? That’s nothing short of amazing. According to the Cowboy State Daily, a reliable source for Wyoming news, the rider in question was Kyle Hamilton, who was cruising near Hulett, Wyoming, right by the iconic Devils Tower.
The Domino Effect: A Partner’s Unfortunate Fate
Hamilton’s riding partner, unfortunately, was as lucky. After the initial impact, the deer’s body slid across the roadway and into the motorcycle following Hamilton, who was recording the initial collision. His partner’s motorcycle was totaled from the incident, though Hamilton is hopeful his insurance will allow him to keep his prized 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Speaking about the moment he knew it was going to happen, Hamilton told the Cowboy State Daily, “I had just enough time to accept it and think, ‘Yeah, this is gonna suck.'” He wasn’t wrong, was he?
A Crucial Reminder for Riders
This incident serves as a stark reminder for everyone throwing a leg over their motorcycles this summer and into fall. If you’re riding in a place where wildlife is present, especially if you’re in a spot where you can’t see around the next bend, you must be more cautious. Keep your eyes up, and be acutely aware of not just what’s ahead of you, but what’s all around you too. Deer can be incredibly smart animals, but when it comes to roads, they’re also absolute idiots.
Sources:
- Cowboy State Daily: https://cowboystatedaily.com/
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