Deer kills man injures woman. Victoria

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    Deer kills man, injures woman near Wangaratta in north-east Victoria
    Updated 7mins ago
    A deer has attacked and killed a man and seriously injured a woman in Victoria's north-east.

    The couple were walking on their property, south of Wangaratta, when the animal came out of a bush and gored the man, police have told the ABC.

    The couple suffered critical injuries in the attack, which happened at Moyhu.

    The man died a short time later.

    "Emergency services are on scene at a rural address near Wangaratta after an animal incident which occurred this morning," Victoria Police said in a statement.

    "It's believed a man and woman were attacked by a deer on their property around 8.20am.

    "Both residents suffered critical injuries however the man died a short time later.

    "The woman has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

    "The investigation is ongoing."

    Ambulance Victoria said the woman suffered upper body and leg injuries and was flown to the Alfred Hospital.

    She was reported to be in a serious condition.

    More to come.

    ABC .com.au
    Last edited by Maaze: 17/04/19
 
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