Lake Vermilion is a very large wilderness lake in northern Minnesota, and yesterday our family watched a special event … a white-tailed deer family swimming from the mainland to some islands. While I choose to believe the doe was giving her fawn’s swimming lessons, I’m sure her moving the family to the islands is much more practical. These larger islands now have plenty of natural food, and few predators. Anyhow … enjoy.

In addition I created a very short video which contains a series of still images … showing the swimming. The second fawn was about 30 yards behind this doe and fawn. (video link for email subscribers)

And the still images … White-Tailed Deer Fawn Swimming Lessons