A basketball match at IIT Madras took an unexpected turn when a deer casually walked into the court area, leaving everyone watching with smiles instead of panic. What stood out was not just the animal’s
presence, but how calmly both the deer and the students reacted. There was no rush, no shouting, and no fear, just a quiet moment of coexistence in the middle of a competitive game.
The scene felt almost unreal, as if nature had decided to drop by unannounced and blend right into campus life. The clip quickly caught attention online for showing how smoothly humans and animals shared the same space without any chaos.
A Deer Wanders Into The Match Without A Care
The video opens inside an indoor basketball court at IIT Madras, where students are seated on plastic chairs along the sidelines, watching a match in progress. Suddenly, a deer can be seen standing calmly between the rows of chairs, right next to the spectators. Its spotted brown coat stands out against the red flooring, yet no one around seems alarmed by its presence.
What makes the moment special is how relaxed everyone looks. The students continue watching the game, some glancing at the deer but none trying to scare it away or make a fuss. The animal also appears completely at ease, quietly observing its surroundings as if it belongs there.
The Deer Finds A Snack As Play Continues
As the clip goes on, the deer slowly walks further along the seating area. Near the chairs, it spots discarded banana peels on the floor. Without hesitation, the deer lowers its head and starts eating them. The game continues in the background, and the crowd remains calm, treating the moment as something normal rather than unusual.
The clip captures how neither the animal nor the people feel threatened. The deer’s body language stays relaxed, and there is no sudden movement from anyone nearby.
A Calm Response From Campus Security
After a while, a security guard walks into the frame. He approaches the deer carefully and gently gestures for it to move away. There is no shouting or force involved. The deer responds calmly and begins to walk off, ending the moment just as quietly as it began.
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The caption on the video read, “Only at IIT Madras, sometimes even deer and monkeys join the match!” The text on the clip says, “IIT Guwahati Vs IIT Palakkad,” and below it, “You are playing a match at IIT Madras and deer casually walk in.”
Shared on December 18, the video crossed over one lakh views. People on social media loved the peaceful interaction. A user wrote, “Co-existence is beautiful.” Another said, “It’s so good to see that deer is not scared.”
A person commented, “Casual Chennai things… Hope you enjoyed the closer view.” Someone joked, “JNU aaiye, Nilgai saath me khelengi,” while another added, “That’s our mascot.”
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