{"id":2129146,"date":"2023-12-19T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-speculate-why-deer-savaged-woman-at-her-home-they-become-aggressive-and-dangerous\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:33:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:33:07","slug":"officials-speculate-why-deer-savaged-woman-at-her-home-they-become-aggressive-and-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-speculate-why-deer-savaged-woman-at-her-home-they-become-aggressive-and-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials are speculating on why a woman was attacked by a deer at her home, suggesting that they can become aggressive and pose a danger"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">50<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fofficials-speculate-why-deer-savaged-woman-at-her-home-they-become-aggressive-and-dangerous%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2129146&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Officials Speculate Why Deer Savaged Woman at Her Home: &#8216;They Become Aggressive and Dangerous&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>A 67-year-old woman in Silver Cliff, Colorado, had a terrifying encounter with an &#8220;aggressive&#8221; mule deer right\u200d outside her home on Dec. 16.<\/p>\n<p>The woman suffered a puncture wound in her left leg\u2062 when the mule deer buck attacked her, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/12\/18\/news\/colorado-woman-67-suffers-horrific-puncture-wound-after-mule-deer-gores-her-outside-her-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/aboutus\/Pages\/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=4002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department<\/a> is now on the hunt for the deer, as described by the woman who reported it.<\/p>\n<p>But why did the deer\u200c suddenly turn \u200daggressive? Officials\u200c have \u200ca theory.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Potentially Attractive Bird Feeder<\/h3>\n<p>Authorities believe that the deer may have been\u200d lured by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listening-to-birds-can-help-relieve-depression\/\" title=\"Listening to Birds Can Help Relieve Depression\">bird feeder<\/a> near the woman&#8217;s home, which led\u200c to \u200dthe \u2063attack.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The victim mentioned to a CPW officer that she feeds birds and had thrown out\u2063 bread earlier that day,&#8221; said Mike Brown, the CPW area wildlife manager for the region.<\/p>\n<p>By feeding the deer, someone may\u200d have inadvertently \u2063caused\u200d it to lose its natural fear\u200b of humans, making it more dangerous.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Aside from the\u200c puncture wound, the woman also suffered bruising on her right leg.\u200c She managed to get back inside her\u200c home and call her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/desantis-describes-moment-newsoms-wife-stepped-save-husband-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">husband<\/a> for help before \u200dbeing taken to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder that wild animals should be treated with caution and given\u2063 the space they need. While we have a responsibility to care for God&#8217;s creatures, we must also recognize\u200d their\u2063 power and potential for aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Animals,\u200d even seemingly harmless ones like deer, can become violent when they feel\u2062 threatened. \u2062We often forget their strength and untamed nature, which\u2063 can \u200blead \u2064to dangerous situations like this one.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2062 comes to interacting with animals, it&#8217;s important to prioritize safety. Feeding wild animals \u2064may seem kind, \u2063but it can create dependency and encourage them to return for more food, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/charges-against-central-park-karen-dismissed-after-she-completes-racial-bias-training\/\" title=\"Charges Against \u2018Central Park Karen\u2019 Dismissed After She Completes \u2018Racial Bias\u2019 Training\">potentially putting<\/a>\u200d you and your family at risk.<\/p>\n<p>While caring for animals \u200cis\u2062 admirable, some are best \u2064left in their natural habitats. Domesticated pets like dogs\u200d and cats\u2063 are preferred for a reason.<\/p>\n<p>So, before \u200cyou leave \u200bout food for wildlife, consider the\u200b potential consequences. It may just save\u2062 you from a dangerous encounter in the long run.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/officials-speculate-deer-savaged-woman-home-become-aggressive-dangerous\/\">Officials Speculate Why Deer Savaged Woman at Her \u2064Home: &#8216;They Become Aggressive and Dangerous&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why\u2062 are deer attracted\u2062 to \u200dbird \u200dfeeders?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A bird feeder outside of\u200b her home,&#8221; said Joe \u200cLewandowski, spokesperson for the \u200dColorado Parks and Wildlife Department. &#8220;Deer are naturally attracted to\u2064 bird \u200cfeeders because they\u2062 contain seeds \u2062and grains that are easy for them to consume.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Deer have\u200c a diet \u2062that mainly consists of plants, leaves, twigs, and\u200c grass. However, they \u2064are opportunistic feeders and will consume other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fishing-industry-pushes-back-on-biden-admin-mega-wind-project\/\" title=\"Fishing Industry Pushes Back On Biden Admin Mega Wind Project\">food sources<\/a> when available. Bird feeders can be an enticing\u200d treat for deer, especially during the winter \u200dmonths when \u2063their natural food\u200d sources may be scarce.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When deer come into contact with humans and become\u200d accustomed to being around backyard bird \u200bfeeders, they can become more aggressive \u200cand dangerous,&#8221; explained \u200dLewandowski. &#8220;The \u200ddeer may associate humans with a food source\u2063 and lose their fear of them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Deer are usually docile and prefer to avoid interactions with\u2064 humans. However, when\u200b they feel threatened\u2063 or believe their food source is being threatened,\u2063 they can display aggressive behavior. This includes using\u200d their antlers to charge, kick, or gore, as seen \u2063in the\u200d case\u2064 of the Silver Cliff \u200cwoman.<\/p>\n<p>The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department is taking this incident\u200c seriously and is \u200dactively working \u2063to\u200b locate \u200cthe deer involved \u200cin\u2064 the attack.\u2064 Once\u2063 found, the department \u2064plans to euthanize the\u200d deer to prevent any further incidents \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-governor-calls-in-national-guard-ahead-of-trial-over-george-floyds-death\/\" title=\"Minnesota Governor Calls In National Guard Ahead Of Trial Over George Floyd\u2019s Death\">ensure public safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Officials are also\u200c reminding\u2062 residents\u2064 to remove \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/salena-zito-avian-flu-is-crushing-farmers\/\" title=\"Salena Zito: Avian Flu Is Crushing Farmers\">bird feeders<\/a> and other attractants, such as fruit \u2064trees\u2062 or vegetable\u200b gardens, from their yards\u2062 to discourage deer from coming \u2062into close proximity \u200cwith\u2064 human dwellings. These simple steps can\u200d help \u200bprevent potentially \u200cdangerous encounters with wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to remember \u2064that deer are \u2062wild animals and \u200dshould be treated with caution and respect.\u2063 Feeding them \u2062or encouraging their presence near human habitations can lead to dangerous situations \u2064for both humans\u2063 and the animals \u200bthemselves.<\/p>\n<p>As for the\u2063 woman \u2064who was attacked, \u200dshe was taken to \u200da \u2064local hospital \u2063for medical treatment and is expected to\u200d recover from her injuries. This\u200c incident serves as a reminder of the need for\u200c awareness and\u2063 caution when living in areas where wildlife\u2063 may be present.<\/p>\n<p>Officials \u200bhope that \u2063by raising \u2062awareness about the potential dangers of attracting\u200b wildlife\u2062 with\u2064 food\u200b sources, incidents \u200dlike this\u200b can be prevented \u2064in the future. It is essential for both residents and officials to work together in maintaining \u200ca safe\u200b environment \u2062for \u2064humans and animals alike.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c Lewandowski stated, &#8220;Wild animals should remain wild, and \u200bit is \u2064our responsibility to ensure that they do not become dependent on human-provided food sources. This is for\u200d their own well-being and the \u2062safety of our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 67-year-old woman in Silver Cliff, Colorado, was attacked by an aggressive mule deer outside her home. The woman sustained a puncture wound in her left leg during the incident. The Colorado authorities released a statement about the incident on Sunday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2570,"featured_media":2129147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2129146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2570"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2129146"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129146\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}