Photos Show Rare Family Of White Deer Living In North Carolina
Even living well within the city limits of Charlotte I see a lot of wildlife. I’ve seen everything from raccoons to coyotes, to rabbits, and have heard of people nearby even having foxes in their yard. And of course, deer are commonplace, and I rarely go a week without seeing several. But one thing I’ve never seen is white or albino deer in North Carolina. But an anchor with Raleigh news station WRAL shared a photo shared with them of a family of three albino deer spotted in the state.
The photo is from Person County and shows one of the deer leaping across the rural road. Other photos of presumably the same family of three white deer in North Carolina have been shared as well on social media.
I reported back in 2021 about an albino deer sighting in the Raleigh North Carolina area, during a time when unusual animal sightings were an everyday occurrence in the capital city. It is estimated that one in 30,000 deer are albino. Hard to believe I haven’t seen more than 30,000 deer in my lifetime!
7 Of the Strangest Things You'll Find In North Carolina
There is a lot to love in North Carolina from the beach to the mountains to everything in between. We’ve got popular tourist attractions like Biltmore Estate. There are theme parks like Carowinds, Tweetise Railroad, and Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park. Countless hotels for every budget. Major cities, small towns, chain restaurants, and local favorites. Professional and collegiate sports teams. You name it we probably have it in the state. Heck, we are even about to get a Bucees. So I’d say North Carolina ranks pretty normal when it comes to the US. But what about the abnormal? What are the strangest things you’ll find in North Carolina?
I’m so glad you asked. Because there has to be something in this state that makes you scratch your head and say “Who asked for that?”. And don’t worry there are. While this list isn’t all-encompassing it does serve to give you a little taste of another side of North Carolina you may not be familiar with.
Perhaps you’ll even discover a place you’d like to visit. The majority of these you can see for free so maybe add them to your to-do list this weekend. Enjoy 7 of the strangest things you’ll find in North Carolina. Have something you think should have been included on this list? Let us know! Stay weird North Carolina, stay weird.
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
