Deer strike.

[Todd-badebiker_imp]

Deer are so unexpected, predictable yes, they will jump in front of you, it is the unexpected movement that gets us.

Cows, they are unpredictable, I would see them in the mountains being free ranged, try to pass one standing and the stupid thing starts running, then swerving side to side until "I finally gave up and went home." Maybe they are smart after all,...

I had a near miss back in high school on my CB125S(my first CB). I was leading the way to our summer weekly wood cutting session when I was rounding a curve at about 20mph as the curve progressed the morning sun blinded me when I heard a scratching on the pavement. Later my dad said I had nearly hit a deer.

Glad you are alright and were able to continue on your trip. For me sand and cars crossing the line are my biggest fears. Maybe I am just stupid that way but I am on the look out for big rocks, people, animals, vehicles, sand, and my own miscalculations constantly to stay upright and get home safe.

As we were told on the ship "be a lert, the world needs more of them." Deer don't know this though.