Woman Gored By Deer While Trying To Pet It:
A 63-year-old woman trying to pet a male mule deer, or buck, was gored by it near Florissant on Monday, the Department of Wildlife said.Joan Nutt was at her sister’s home at 893 County Road 31, around 5 p.m., when the attack occurred.
Nutt was transported to the Pikes Peak Regional Medical Center in Woodland Park where she was treated for large cuts caused by the buck’s antlers and hooves.
Most injuries were to her elbow and lower arm, but she also had cuts and bruises on her hands, upper leg, stomach, and hip, the DOW said.
Nutt’s sister’s family said they were familiar with the buck, which was a frequent visitor to their property.
Nutt said she had gone out in the yard to call the deer so she could pet it. When the deer got close it lowered its head and charged at her, she said.
She grabbed hold of an antler to try to fend it off, but it knocked her down before she could run away.
