‘Drunk’ deer are a genuine road hazard as they overindulge on fruit

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French police are advising drivers to be cautious of deer, as the animals are behaving strangely after consuming fermented fruit. This unusual behavior makes their movements unpredictable and potentially dangerous for drivers.

When you start learning to drive, one of the first things you’re taught is to be aware of what’s happening around you. This means paying attention to other drivers, as well as things like the weather and any unexpected hazards.

In some parts of the world, drivers need to be prepared for animals crossing the road. While these areas are usually well-marked with warning signs, animals can still appear suddenly and unexpectedly.

Drivers in Saône-et-Loire, France are being cautioned about deer behaving erratically – seemingly ‘drunk’ – after consuming particular foods, which could pose a hazard while driving.

Deer are getting ‘drunk’ on fermented fruits in France

Police in Saône et Loire, France, have issued a warning about deer becoming intoxicated and posing a danger to drivers.

Please be careful on the roads! Not everyone is in control of their actions – including animals. In springtime, deer and other wildlife sometimes eat fermented fruits or plants, which can make them act strangely and unpredictably, as shown in this video of a disoriented deer near the road.

Danger always carries risk: crashes can occur in an instant, particularly when driving at night or on smaller roads. To stay safe, we should reduce our speed, look ahead to anticipate potential hazards, avoid abrupt turns, and be especially careful when driving through areas with trees.

If Bambi has had too much to drink, he definitely shouldn’t be driving like he owns the road.

Many people reacted with surprise, saying they’d never witnessed something like this before. One commenter even joked that the video made them feel a little smarter, while another playfully suggested the person in question should have been stopped for public intoxication.

In China, several drivers have gotten into trouble due to not paying attention while behind the wheel. One woman, for example, was applying makeup while driving and claimed the car’s self-driving features were a better driver than she was.

Police in Northern Ireland pulled over a driver who was going 135 mph. The driver said they were rushing to get Chinese food.

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2026-05-13 16:18