We’re used to strange visitors—lost cats, injured dogs, even the odd raccoon. But one day, a young deer walked calmly to our clinic, like it belonged. It wasn’t scared—it looked right at me, almost knowingly. Around its leg was a leather strap with a folded note that read, “Help us. They’re watching.”

I called the authorities, unsure what to expect. To my surprise, the officer turned pale reading the note and quickly called for backup. “We’ll take the deer into protective care,” he said—a phrase I’d never heard before. Soon, the story spread online, sparking wild speculation.