Pataskala woman died from blood loss

Autopsy confirms Pataskala woman died from blood loss after pigs mauled her legs
An autopsy has determined that a 75-year-old Pataskala woman died after she was mauled by pigs. Deputy Licking County Coroner C. Jeff Lee told WOSU on Thursday that Rebecca Westergaard died at her Mink Street home from a loss of blood. Lee says that was because of injuries to the lower part of her legs caused by the animals.
Pataskala woman died from blood loss after being mauled by pigs, deputy coroner says
Deputy Coroner Dr. C. Jeff Lee said Rebecca Westergaard, 75, of Pataskala, died from blood loss because of extensive superficial wounds on her legs.
Police investigate if pig contributed to 75-year-old woman's death in Pataskala
Authorities are investigating if a pig contributed to a 75-year-old woman's death in Pataskala last month. The Pataskala Police Department said officers went to perform a welfare check at Rebecca Westergaard Rigney's house on Mink Street on Christmas morning.
Pig may have contributed to Pataskala woman’s death, police say
Police are investigating the Christmas Day death of a woman who may have been injured by a pig. According to Pataskala police, an officer responded to a request for a welfare check on Mink Street. The caller was concerned when a family member,
Pataskala Police investigating after woman found dead with injuries caused by a neighbor's pig
Pataskala police are investigating after a woman was found dead in the northwest section of the city with injuries caused by a pig. Rebecca Westergaard, 75, was found dead on Christmas Day by Pataskala Police on Mink Street on the steps of a home's front porch. Police were called to check on Westergaard because her family was concerned about her.
Ohio woman killed and partially eaten by neighbor’s pig, police say
An Ohio woman was attacked, killed, and partially eaten at her home by her neighbor’s pigs on Christmas Day, according to police. Officials found the body of Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, in her Pataskala home following a welfare check request. She failed to make it to her niece’s home on December 25.
Ohio police investigate whether pigs attacked, killed woman, reports say
PATASKALA, Ohio — A 75-year-old woman was found dead on the front porch of her home and police are investigating whether it was the result of an attack by pigs from a neighbor’s residence, reports say.
Neighbor’s pigs suspected after 75-year-old woman found dead on her porch
The coroner's office says the victim died from bleeding out due to extensive superficial injuries by livestock animals.
Woman Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs in Fatal Christmas Attack
Police are unsure if a crime has been committed because the animals were livestock: "If it was a pit bull [dog] … then we would know the answer right away."
Pataskala woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs in 'horrible situation'
The woman died after being attacked by two pigs who were roaming near her Mink Street home, according to Pataskala police.
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Ohio woman found dead on Christmas may have been attacked by neighbor’s pigs
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio, was found dead on the steps of her porch on Dec. 25, the report said.
Elderly Ohio woman, 75, mauled to death and partially eaten by neighbor’s pigs on Christmas: police
An elderly Ohio woman is dead after she was attacked — and partially eaten — by her neighbor’s pigs in a horrifying Christmas ...
Ohio Woman, 75, Killed and Partially Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas Day, Say Police
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, was found dead on the front steps of her Ohio home by police after being attacked by two pigs ...
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