Oak Bay Police Chief Andy Brinton is recovering in hospital after being hit by a deer Sunday (Oct. 1) morning.
Brinton was hit by a deer around 10:30 a.m. while off duty riding his bicycle on Salt Spring Island.
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The deer ran out from a forested area along a paved road.
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The impact was significant, knocking him from his bike and resulting in a broken clavicle and several broken ribs. He underwent surgery at a Victoria Hospital last night (Oct 2). He is expected to make a full recovery.
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