Deer struggling in cold water saved by US troopers who give them a lift in boat

The deer were about four miles from any island in the channel, which is favoured by large cruise ships taking tourists in summer months to locations such as Ketchikan and Juneau.

The troopers helped the deer aboard the boat (Sgt Mark Finses/Alaska Wildlife Troopers via AP)

Two deer struggling in the water of south-east Alaska’s famous Inside Passage finally made it to land, thanks to two wildlife troopers who gave the animals a lift in their boat.

Sgt Mark Finses and trooper Kyle Feuge were returning from a patrol in nearby Ernest Sound when they spotted the deer, agency spokesperson Justin Freeman said.