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October 9, 1900
Twice A Week Plain Dealer
Cresco, Howard County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Large droves of deer, numbering 10,000 to 20,000, are crossing train tracks between Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, blocking trains for nearly two hours as they migrate south for winter pastures and salt licks.
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DEER STOP COLORADO TRAINS.
Extra Large Drove Blocks a Road
for Nearly Two Hours In
One Instance.
Great droves of deer are crossing
the tracks between Grand Junction
and Glenwood Springs, Col., and at
times seriously interfere with the
passing trains. There are from 10,000
to 20,000 animals in one large drove.
and when this was passing the road
was blocked for nearly two hours. As
winter approaches they collect in immense
herds and start for winter pastures
and salt licks several hundred
miles to the south.
Extra Large Drove Blocks a Road
for Nearly Two Hours In
One Instance.
Great droves of deer are crossing
the tracks between Grand Junction
and Glenwood Springs, Col., and at
times seriously interfere with the
passing trains. There are from 10,000
to 20,000 animals in one large drove.
and when this was passing the road
was blocked for nearly two hours. As
winter approaches they collect in immense
herds and start for winter pastures
and salt licks several hundred
miles to the south.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Deer Migration
Train Blockage
Colorado Deer
Wildlife Interference
Animal Herds
Where did it happen?
Between Grand Junction And Glenwood Springs, Col.
Story Details
Location
Between Grand Junction And Glenwood Springs, Col.
Event Date
As Winter Approaches
Story Details
Great droves of deer cross train tracks, blocking passage for nearly two hours in one instance as they migrate south in immense herds for winter pastures and salt licks.