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Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers that the state has entered its peak season for wildlife-vehicle collisions, with nearly 3,300 crashes involving animals recorded so far this year. Authorities are urging motorists to stay alert, particularly at dawn and dusk, as deer and elk activity increases on Colorado roads during the fall months.

California wildlife officials are warning residents not to pick up young deer found alone, saying the practice—dubbed 'fawn-napping'—causes the animals 'incredible stress'. Fawns are often left alone by their mothers for hours while does feed, and removing a seemingly abandoned fawn can separate it from a parent that is nearby and returning.

A neighborhood is reportedly overrun with wild hogs and deer, according to a wildlife-focused story drawing major attention online. The claim is that large numbers of both animals have moved into residential areas, creating a nuisance for residents. Beyond the headline, few details are available about the specific location, the scale of the problem, or any response from local authorities or wildlife officials.

The Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers about a rise in collisions with wildlife on state roads. The alert, reported by 9News, urges motorists to stay alert, particularly at times and in areas where animals are more active, as crashes involving deer, elk and other wildlife increase. Drivers are reminded that such collisions can cause serious injuries and significant vehicle damage.

The Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers about an increase in collisions with wildlife. The warning was included in a roundup of the latest headlines from 9News. State troopers typically urge motorists to stay alert, especially at dawn and dusk, and to slow down in areas where deer, elk and other animals are known to cross roads.