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Ohio Woman Killed by Aggressive Deer at Home
20 Nov
Summary
- A woman died after an aggressive male deer attacked her at her Ohio home.
- Family members intervened before deputies arrived and shot the deer.
- The incident occurred on November 15th in Belmont County, Ohio.
Tragedy struck Belmont County, Ohio, on November 15th, when Jodi Proger was fatally attacked by a male deer on her property. Deputies responded to reports of an animal attack late in the evening and found the woman trapped with the aggressive animal. Family members had already attempted to intervene and dispatch the deer before law enforcement's arrival.
Despite the efforts of relatives and responding deputies, who were forced to shoot the deer to secure the scene, Proger was pronounced dead at her home. Sheriff James Zusack confirmed that foul play is not suspected in this highly unusual and fatal incident.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Department of Agriculture are now collaborating on the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. While deer are a common part of the U.S. landscape, fatal attacks on humans are exceptionally rare, usually occurring when deer feel threatened or are in poor health.
