DEC called in to 'remove' some deer from Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo is now working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to remove deer from the grounds.

The DEC said the cemetery submitted a Deer Damage Permit (DPP) due to an "overabundance of deer" causing destruction to the plants, trees and other wildlife. The cemetery said that too many deer in one enclosed space is causing malnutrition and injury to the deer that roam the cemetery.

"It's a shame," said Anne McBride, of Buffalo.

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McBride often walks at Forest Lawn to visit her husband, who is buried here. McBride said she looks forward to seeing the deer while