According to Police, a farmer in Oklahoma has been killed by two water buffaloes after becoming trapped inside their enclosure.
The incident happened on Friday evening in Jones, Oklahoma, when officers from the Jones Police Department and the Jones Fire Department responded following an emergency call concerning an individual who had been attacked by two water buffalo at a farm located at 7501 North Henney Road, officials disclosed.
Via social media on Monday, Jone Police Department said in a statement: “upon arrival, first responders were initially unable to reach the victim due to the aggressive behavior of the animals.
“One water buffalo was immediately dispatched to allow safe access to the scene.”
However, when responders made their way into the enclosure, they found that the victim, named as Bradley McMichael, had sustained “multiple deep lacerations that proved to be fatal,” officials said.
Police said: “While investigators were processing the scene, a second water buffalo became increasing agitated and posed a threat to emergency personnel.
“For the safety of those on site, the second animal was also dispatched. Evidence gathered at the scene confirmed that the water buffaloes were responsible for Mr. McMichael’s fatal injuries.”
Police found during the investigation that McMichael had bought the two water buffaloes just the day before at a livestock auction and that it is believed he became trapped inside their enclosure while taking care of the animal, as disclosed by the Jones Police Department.
The investigation continues.
