HCSO: Man dead from bull attack

DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was found dead after he was allegedly attacked by a bull while feeding his animals, Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies say.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, HCSO deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a rural property at the 900 block of Anderson Road in Donna.

The victim was a 75-year-old Hispanic man, who was discovered by a family member after he failed to return home from feeding animals on the property.

Upon arrival, deputies were informed that the victim was found lying face down on the ground with apparent injuries.

They observed scrapes on his back and side, suggesting he may have been dragged. It was also reported that a 4-year-old bull, which had shown increased aggression over the past two months, may have attacked the man.

HCSO investigators later arrived at the scene and noted that the victim had visible abrasions on his arms, head and back, indicating he may have been trampled.

Investigators also found fresh hoof marks near the man's body, which further supported the possibility of a bull attack. The bull, believed to be responsible, displayed aggressive behavior as investigators approached it.

A local Justice of the Peace ordered an autopsy. The autopsy revealed that the victim died from blunt force trauma to the chest and heart disease. The manner of death was ruled accidental.