A herd of deer invaded a popular beach before leaping in the sea in front of stunned tourists.
Six of the animals strolled among the sunbeds and umbrellas on the golden sands.
An onlooker claps their hands at the deer and they suddenly turn and head towards the sea.
READ MORE: Venomous snake found lurking amongst kid’s toys
- Advertisement -
The herd is then seen frolicking in the water and running along the shore in front of stunned beach goers as the video comes to an end.
The six European fallow deer were filmed outside the Baia Tahiti seafood restaurant in Lido delle Nazioni, located about 65 miles south of Venice in Italy.
Restaurant owner Giacomo Guidi, 52, said the deer wandered onto the beach when they encountered a group of tourists with dogs.
He said they were trying to return to a nearby wooded area from where they apparently came.
He said: “These animals are terrified of dogs so when they found their path blocked by them, they retreated towards the coast and started running along the shoreline.
- Advertisement -
“Then they went in the water.
“Seeing them race through the sea was incredible.”
This wasn’t the first time locals had witnessed deer on the beach.
- Advertisement -
Lido delle Nazioni borders the woodland area of Lido di Volano.
The pine forest is home to deer and other wildlife as well as being a popular attraction for hikers and cyclists, as reported by What’s the Jam.
One local commented: “I live nearby and I can confirm that it is full of deer… a real marvel.”
Grazia wrote: “What a spectacle, wonderful.”
Carlo said: “Between the woods and can
READ MORE: Pod of dolphins spotted off Liverpool coast
