That is the second two stags introduced an under-10s soccer match to an abrupt halt.
Mother and father watching the match recorded the pitch invasion at Bushy Park Sports activities Membership in Teddington, southwest London, on October 9.
The shocked youngsters have been stopped of their tracks because the animals strutted in direction of them, with one animal leaping over a fence to get onto the pitch.
It occurred throughout the peak of rutting season, as grownup stags compete for mating rights with obtainable females – usually locking antlers to say their dominance.
This stag was caught on digicam leaping over a fence at Bushy Park Sports activities Membership in Teddington
Kids stood in awe as an antlered stag known as out throughout the match on Saturday, October 9
Onlookers marvelled on the animals, that are in the course of rutting season competing for mates
After making a sudden look at 11am, the majestic animals wandered the pitch at leisure
Fortunately, the sudden guests quietly wandered off into the timber after a couple of minutes and the youngsters have been in a position to proceed taking part in.
Nicki Hudson, 46, filmed the motion at round 11am as she watched her son and his workforce Epsom and Ewell Colts in an away recreation, squaring off in opposition to the Teddington Dragons.
She mentioned: ‘There have been two deer on the pitch. I used to be chatting to another dad and mom on the aspect of the pitch and one in all them known as to me to point out me the primary deer which I began to movie.
‘I may additionally see the second deer which to start with was behind a wood fence and I did not assume it will soar it.
‘Then very quickly after, over it jumped and was strolling straight throughout the pitch because the boys have been mid match.
‘Us dad and mom all stood nonetheless however the fast pondering referee known as the gamers over to all stand collectively to the left of the deer.
‘The deer was clearly watching us all, a lot so, one of many moms turned away from the deer to keep away from eye contact! Quickly after, the deer trotted off and left the pitch.’
A crimson deer stag interrupts a youth soccer match at Bushy Park Sports activities Membership, London, on Saturday. October 9
The match stopped for a number of minutes as onlookers gazed on the spectacle
The 2 stags strode comfortable, regardless of commanding the eye of their viewers
Bushy Park is an enclosed royal park identified for its wealthy wildlife, which attracts eager animal photographers.
The park is free to enter and with its personal soccer pitches, it’s a favorite venue for sports activities groups.
Photographer Gedrius Stakaukas mentioned: ‘I may see this stag strolling round earlier than he jumped onto the pitch. I heard the youngsters beginning to scream and a few ran away.
The match between Epsom & Ewell Colts and the Teddington Dragons then quietly resumed
‘Most of the youngsters taking part in and the individuals watching have been amazed – shocked to see such an uncommon sight.’
Mr Stakaukas mentioned he thought one of many deer stayed for so long as ten minutes as individuals watched and captured the scene on digicam.
He added: ‘I can not inform for positive as a result of I used to be too busy taking photos!’