News Briefs: Firefighters Rescue Deer From Water Treatment Plant Tank

A video recently surfaced showing firefighters in St. Helens, Oregon, rescuing a deer that was trapped in a contact tank at the St. Helens Water Treatment Plant. The deer had found a small area to stand in the otherwise 25-foot deep tank, according to first responders. The crew built a ramp for the animal using an extension ladder, pallets and rope, according to KGW8 News. The deer didn’t seem injured as it trotted away after the rescue. Check out the station’s video below: EPA Official Calls Treatment Plant Operators 'Silent Everyday Unsung Heroes' A senior official with the