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Deer Tries Hoofing It Across GWB, Rescued By Port Authority Responders

"Go, buddy!" a Port Authority tunnel and bridge agent shouted as a deer who'd slowed traffic on the George Washington Bridge was released into the woods of Fort Lee Historic Park.

The deer somehow wandered onto the bridge's New Jersey-bound lower level just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, requiring an immediate response.

All lower-level westbound lanes were temporarily closed while Port Authority officers assigned to the bridge teamed up with the TBAs

They "secured the deer safely" and brought the uninjured animal via a TBA flatbed to a safe location in the public park high above the bridge, Port Authority Public Information Officer Rudy King said.

All lanes were reopened by 8:30 p.m.

"Go, buddy!" a Port Authority officer shouted as a deer who'd slowed traffic on the George Washington Bridge was released into a nearby wooded area.

Tunnel & Bridge Agents - TWU Local 1400

This came hours after tunnel and bridge agents rescued a wayward goose from the Lincoln Tunnel (see photo below).

Goose is rescued from the Lincoln Tunnel.

Tunnel & Bridge Agents - TWU Local 1400

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