Gap in Fence at Former Big Pine Prison Site Raises New Fears for Trapped Key Deer, Fawns

Deer in question still remain unaccounted for, according to Preziosi.

Gaps in fences pose an existential threat to endangered Key deer. In question is a large gap beneath an alledgedly unpermited fence at the former Big Pine Prison. / SAVEOURKEYDEER.ORG

BIG PINE KEY, Fla.  A gap at the base of the fence surrounding the former prison property at 450 Key Deer Blvd. remains unpatched more than a week after residents began reporting trapped Key deer ins…