**BREAKING: DEER ON THE LOOSE IN YMCA, COMMUNITY LEFT SHAKEN**
In a bizarre incident that has left residents of Lexington, Kentucky scratching their heads, police were called to the local YMCA to evict a most unexpected trespasser: a deer.
According to eyewitnesses, the deer, described as “rather large” and “extremely enthusiastic,” had somehow managed to gain entry to the YMCA through a side door and had taken it upon itself to start using the facilities.
“I was in the middle of my spinning class when suddenly, there was a deer on the treadmill next to me,” said local resident and YMCA member, Karen Jenkins. “At first, I thought it was some kind of prank, but then I saw it start doing burpees and I was like, ‘Wait, is this real life?'”
The deer, estimated to be around 5 feet tall and sporting an impressive rack of antlers, reportedly had commandeered the YMCA’s fitness center and was using the equipment with reckless abandon.
“It was like it had been working out for years,” said Lexington Police Officer, John Smith, who responded to the scene. “I mean, it was lifting weights, running on the treadmill, and even did a few laps in the pool. It was like it was trying to get in on the 6 a.m. spin class or something.”
After a tense standoff, police managed to coax the deer out of the YMCA and back into the wild, but not before it had finished its workout and was “sweating profusely,” according to witnesses.
The YMCA has since released a statement assuring members that they will be increasing security measures to prevent future deer incursions and offering a special “Deer-Fit” class for any wildlife looking to get in shape.
In related news, local businesses are reporting a surge in sales of deer-sized athletic wear and protein powder.
