Can you count the number of deer prancing in a park in Mumbai?

A video of a herd of deer prancing in front of joggers at a park in Mumbai has been doing the rounds online. Many expressed their awe and delight at the sight.

If you’re someone who loves to start your day with a refreshing morning walk, you might have come across various animals like cats, and dogs, and birds such as parrots, pigeons, and crows on your route. But have you ever seen deer during a morning walk? Well, joggers in Mumbai were in for a treat when they had an awe-inspiring encounter with deer. Not just one or two, but endless deer pranced right in front of them. Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda shared a video of this encounter on Twitter, and it is leaving people with smiles. It might even give you a much-needed serotonin boost.

Deer prancing at a park in Mumbai as joggers wait patiently for them to pass. (Twitter/@susantananda3)

“As usual, Mumbaikars are in a hurry. This splendid sight greeted morning walkers at Borivali National Park in Mumbai. Count if you can,” wrote IFS officer Susanta Nanda while sharing a video on Twitter. The video opens to show people walking inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. As the video progresses, a herd of deer can be seen prancing one after another as people wait patiently for them to pass. Some can even be seen capturing this heartwarming sight on camera.

Watch the video featuring a herd of deer in Mumbai’s Borivali National Park below:

“It was my everyday morning walk route,” claimed an individual. Another added, “This is so beautiful.” “What a pleasant sight,” expressed a third. A fourth joked, “7:32 ki local ke liye late ho rahe honge deer (Deer must be getting late for 7:32 local train).” A few even joked about the number of deer they saw passing through. While some said that they counted 80 deer, others added they saw over 60 deer. How many deer were you able to spot in this video?