A Totally stupid pointless thread

**GoldenLover** · 11-03-2010, 01:57 PM

OK so speaking of random things found alongside the road- it made me think of this:
I live in Ohio, and this time of year it is VERY common to see numerous dead deers that have been hit by vehicles along any major highway. My question: Where do these dead deers go? Many of them have been mostly intact for several weeks, just laying there, and no other critters have braved crossing US-75 to take advantage of the free meal. But eventually, they will disappear. Is there like a "Dead Dear Wagon" ran by a bunch of road-kill-eatin-rednecks that comes around screaming "Bring out your dead!" on the highway, looking for half-rotted carcasses? Here's a possible business slogan: "Dead Dear Wagon - You hit em, we get em!"

**Karen** · 11-03-2010, 09:29 PM

Usually it is the responsibility of the highway department - either the state or county, depending on what kind of road it is, or even the town. Usually there is a dumping spot set up for roadkill carcasses. Whenever you see one, you should call it in, so they know where it is, and can dispose of it properly.

**GoldenLover** · 11-03-2010, 09:59 PM

Well they are most certainly neglecting their duties, because I see 10-15 every day on my way to work (30 min drive down 75).

And not even a giggle for my Monty Python reference? Come on, people!

**Karen** · 11-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by GoldenLover

Well they are most certainly neglecting their duties, because I see 10-15 every day on my way to work (30 min drive down 75).

And not even a giggle for my Monty Python reference? Come on, people!

I think most people were probably trying hard not to picture rotting carcasses, and missed the MP reference.

Definitely call the state highway department, and be prepared to tell them where you enter and exit the highway, and about where the deer are. Likely, everyone else assumes it's someone else's job ... so no one does.