Thousands Of Deer Caused A Holiday Traffic
A Holiday Sight
On Christmas Eve along Highway 101 in the Cascade Mountains,
drivers stopped as thousands of deer flooded the road.
Snow fell softly, cameras came out, and a child marveled,
“It’s like we’re in a Christmas card.”
Wonder Turns Uneasy
The animals kept coming—fast and frightened.
One driver realized, “These deer are running for their lives,”
as hooves thundered past stalled cars.
The Warning
Phones soon lit up with an alert: “EXTREME RISK — AVOID MOUNTAIN AREAS.”
A massive avalanche was racing down the mountain.
The deer had sensed the danger first, unknowingly guiding motorists to flee toward safer ground.
Aftermath and Meaning
Survivors escaped before the highway was buried.
Each year, they honor the animals who saved them,
remembering that “sometimes, the greatest miracles are not what we expect,”
but warnings we choose to follow.
