ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — A Stewartsville woman was killed Friday night after being attacked by a deer kept on her family’s property, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to the Proger residence at about 10:27 p.m. Nov. 15 for a report of an animal attack. When they arrived, family members told them the victim, Jodi Proger, had been trapped inside an enclosure with a male deer that had become aggressive.
Relatives tried to reach her and attempted to kill the animal before deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies shot the deer to secure the scene and allow first responders access to the victim.
Proger died from her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Belmont County coroner’s office was called to assist with the investigation.
Deputies were called to the Proger residence at about 10:27 p.m. Nov. 15 for a report of an animal attack. When they arrived, family members told them the victim, Jodi Proger, had been trapped inside an enclosure with a male deer that had become aggressive.
Relatives tried to reach her and attempted to kill the animal before deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies shot the deer to secure the scene and allow first responders access to the victim.
Proger died from her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Belmont County coroner’s office was called to assist with the investigation.
