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Benton the dog becomes YouTube sensation

Benton the labrador has become a huge hit on the internet after his owner walked him off lead through Richmond Park in London. A member of the public was videoing red and fallow deer grazing in Richmond Park when the peace was shattered by Benton's owner shouting for his four-legged friend at the top of his voice, whilst running after him.

The call of the dog's name fell on deaf ears as the labrador was more intent on running after the deer than returning to his very worried owner.



The youtube clip, taken using a mobile phone, has already been viewed by over 280,000 people on the youtube site.

Dog owners are advised to keep their pets away from the deer where lead restrictions are in place in certain areas of the grounds.

The charity Friends of Richmond Park have estimated that around six deer per year are killed by uncontrolled dogs. Earlier this year a lady was fined Ł650 after her dog attacked a deer, which had to be put to sleep.

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Lucky Star
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22-11-2011, 07:22 PM
Oh dear!

On a serious note, I hope all ended well - I could never let Loki off lead in a place like that. I bet the owner never imagined he'd be recorded.
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Paley71
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22-11-2011, 07:26 PM
I like the sequel 'Benton In London' lol.
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Murf
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22-11-2011, 07:26 PM
I really didnt like it for some reason
Why have 280 thousand people watched it ...
If the herd had ran in to the cars it would not be so funny ..
Maybe i am just grumpy today.
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Pawsonboard
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22-11-2011, 07:28 PM
Aside from the whole ' hes chasing the deer and out of control' part


They played the sound on the radio and I was litteraly in fits of laughter, sooo sooo funny
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Murf
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22-11-2011, 07:30 PM
Is he name not Fenton ???
I am sure he is saying Fenton..
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Lucky Star
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22-11-2011, 07:33 PM
Not grumpy Murf, it could have ended very badly. I bet the owner won't let Benton off lead again after that.
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K'Ehleyr
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22-11-2011, 07:36 PM
I thought he was saying Jason, but then again Im a little wozy off my painkillers
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peedie
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22-11-2011, 08:01 PM
I can definitely see the funny side but at the same time I feel that owners pain and find it a little uncomfortable tbh. It would be hillarious on the radio thogh, gutted I missed that!
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PB&J
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22-11-2011, 08:01 PM
Oh dear I can't help but feel sorry for the bloke, there but for the grace of god...
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