http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/domesticated-axis-deer-kills-owner/680335261

Deer are strong animals, and the rat makes them do stupid things!!

DVM

Crazy story.

How do rats come into play?

My dad survived 19 punctures from a Fallow buck about 10 years ago. The surgeon that sewed him up said the puncture in his chest was such that he could reach in and touch the sac around his heart. He was very lucky, and lucky that it was a Fallow vs something with straighter horns like a Whitetail or Axis.

Same deal, he went into a pen to turn off a sprinkler. In hindsight he recalled this and another male pushing each other around but didn't think much of it. The attacker came over and lowered his antlers for a head scratch like usual and as soon as dad touched his forehead, the buck attacked. Lesson learned, beware of caged, tamed animals.

2nd time I've heard of this with a rutting axis. My buddy's neighbor was killed by one. I make sure my girls always have the dogs when they head down to the river at our place. We have a ton of Axis, and they get crazy eyes, especially in the spring/summer.

Burrus86 said:

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http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/domesticated-axis-deer-kills-owner/680335261

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"Domesticated"?

Not so much.

malenurse said:

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Trinity Ag said:

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Burrus86 said:

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http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/domesticated-axis-deer-kills-owner/680335261

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"Domesticated"?

Not so much.

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Sort of like Sean98

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You wouldn't say that if you'd ever ridden in his ol pick up truck. Just sayin...

I wonder if they processed the meat?