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How to protect yourself from deadliest animal in US

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Friday, August 12, 2016
How to protect yourself from deadliest animal

What animal kills more Americans every year than any other? You might think bears or sharks or even killer bees. The answer is actually deer. Deer kill an average of 200 people a year in collisions with cars. Watch the video above to find out what to do.

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  • DEER
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