Abstract
We present a unique case of death due to the assault and bites of a donkey on a
65-year-old man. The farmer, found dead in his farmyard, had a very deep wound in
the anterior region of the neck, with a sharp transection of the trachea and
severe bleeding by several minor vessels wall disruptions. The cause of death was
established to be massive bleeding combined with asphyxia due to aspiration of
the blood. Moreover, multiple contusions with associated skin abrasions and
perforations were present. The general impression of the injuries was consistent
with an animal's bite marks. Herbivorous or omnivorous bite attacks on humans are
rare; instead, these animals attack by kicking, trampling, and kneeling,
resulting in secondary blunt injuries. The donkey is usually a docile animal, but
its behavior can be aggressive during the mating season, and the possibility of
biting should not be underestimated, as illustrated by the 2 cases published
previously as well as by the case presented here.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 183-185 |
Numero di pagine | 3 |
Rivista | THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY |
Volume | 2011 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2008 |
Keywords
- death
- donkey