Couple attacked by a deer during a walk

Attacked by a deer while taking a walk in Tarvisio, in the province of Udine. The victim of the accident is an elderly married couple.

Some witnesses reported that the animal charged and hit the man and woman several times, causing them to roll down a gentle slope.

Rescue, they reported serious injuries. The wife was transported by helicopter to the hospital in Udine, the husband by ambulance to Tolmezzo.

The fire brigade, the Alpine and Speleological Rescue station of Cave del Predil and the carabinieri intervened on the spot.

(Unioneonline / ss)