Harold Hill couple’s joy at seeing deer near pub

A couple in Harold Hill revealed their joy at meeting a deer on their daily walk.

Amy May and her fiance spotted the deer opposite a pub this afternoon (June 7).

She said she loves living in the area and being able to see the deer.

“I feel the deer bring the people of Harold Hill together as a community,” she said.

An adult deer spotted with a fawn sat in the grass (Image: Amy May)

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“So many of us care for them and love seeing them walking the streets and in our gardens.”

Amy said her and her fiance, Jon Peters, enjoyed being able to get up close to the deer and feel connected to nature.

Other commenters on Amy’s Facebook post told her how lucky she was to have seen the animals so close to home.

“They are beautiful creatures,” said Susan Ann Beesley. 

“You’re privileged,” she added. “I remember as a child going to Bedford Park hoping to see the deer behind a fence, but to see them looking so chilled and happy, outside my daughter’s front garden, is even better.”

This deer has strayed onto a pavement (Image: Amy May)

“They are so majestic,” added Elaine McGoldrick on the same thread.

Amy said that she was impressed her fiance was able to get so close, and welcomed the deer as a morale booster for the neighbourhood.

“It’s also lovely seeing children get so excited and feeding them,” she said.

Deer have been spotted in Harold Hill frequently over the years, attracting interest from locals and those further afield.