Man dragged 50 metres by an aggressive stag in Romania's Luncșoara
A resident of Luncșoara was pulled along roughly 50 metres after a stag attacked him, sustaining multiple injuries before being taken to hospital.
In the village of Luncșoara, a man was attacked by a stag that became aggressive and seized him from behind. The animal dragged the victim for roughly 50 metres before fleeing, while a nearby resident shouted at the deer. The injured man took cover in a rain-water drainage pipe and was later discovered with numerous cuts covering most of his body, including injuries to his chest, stomach, limbs and a head wound.
Emergency responders took him to a hospital for care. The incident has raised local concerns about the presence of the animal, with residents fearing a repeat and awaiting action from authorities. A video of the event was recorded by the ambulance driver who transported the patient.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the risks posed by aggressive wildlife and the need for effective local animal-control measures.
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