In France, cases of "drunken deer" have been recorded after eating fermented fruit

In France, local residents and drivers are reporting unusual behavior among wild deer, who are consuming overripe and fermented fruit. After this "meal," the animals become disoriented: they lose coordination, move erratically, and can even fall to the ground. Experts attribute these episodes to the natural fermentation process of fruit during the warmer months, which produces a small amount of alcohol. Police and security services are urging drivers to exercise particular caution on the roads in areas where such incidents are most common.