Authorities urge visitors to stay away from deer in London’s Richmond Park after reports that parkgoers approached the animals closely, including children. Multiple sightings over the weekend describe people crowding young bucks and stroking them, despite existing guidance asking visitors to keep at least a 50-metre distance from the deer. The reports highlight that the animals are likely to be unaccustomed to frequent human contact and that close interaction can create risk for both animals and people. Park visitors are reminded that deer can behave unpredictably, and that maintaining distance is part of keeping the park’s wildlife safe and reducing the chance of harm. The warnings follow public observations of repeated close contact rather than a single incident. Officials call on parents and all visitors to comply with distance requirements and refrain from touching deer while in the park.