9. The Wet Deer Problem
Caller: A deer just swam across the river behind my house.
Me: Okay?
Caller: Well I am worried it might be cold.
Me: …Well, there is nothing we can do about a deer being cold. Didn’t it run off after swimming the river?
Caller: Yes.
Me: Well ma’am it’s a wild animal and I’d guess it’s going to be fine.
Caller: Ok” – Reddit user NodePoker
It’s comforting knowing people are considerate about animals’ wellbeing, but we forget wild animals are built to survive in the wilderness and deer don’t get cold after swimming the river. Try not to steal those essential moments a 911 operator could use to respond to a real emergency.