It may appear as though this deer is walking on water near the edge of a CAP canal – but of course, he is not! If deer find a way through CAP’s fence, they can walk down the sloped side of the canal. Below the waterline there is better traction for their hooves, so it might appear as though they are walking on water, when in fact, they are walking on the side of the canal.

Getting into the water is easy, but walking out of the water is not. When they step above the water line, they are unable to get traction on the bare concrete and become stranded in the canal. You can see the difficulties in this video>>

Fortunately for this fellow, CAP’s aqueduct maintenance supervisor and protective services agents were onsite to assist in the rescue.