Deer Attack Leaves One Resident Dead

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Stewartsville woman is dead after being attacked by a deer that was being kept at her home, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.

BCSO deputies were called to the Proger residence in Stewartsville regarding a reported animal attack on Sunday evening.

Once they arrived, deputies were advised by family members that the victim, Jodi Proger, appeared to be trapped in a pen with a male deer that was being kept at the residence. The animal appeared to have attacked Proger.

Family members attempted to intervene and dispatch the animal prior to the arrival of law enforcement to reach the victim; however, the animal was ultimately dispatched by responding deputies to ensure scene safety.

Proger succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.