A woman who devoted her life to saving injured deer tragically lost her life in an incident involving one of the animals she had cared for on her property.
Jodi Proger, aged 64, had been rehabilitating whitetail deer for over a decade on her five-acre land in Stewartsville, Ohio. On November 15, she was fatally injured by a buck while inside an enclosure with the animal.
Local law enforcement had to intervene and shoot the deer to reach Proger, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact nature of her injuries has not been disclosed publicly.
Proger’s involvement in deer rescue began in 2013 when she rescued a fawn after witnessing its mother being hit by a car. Despite facing challenges from authorities later on, she successfully kept the fawn, named Wheezer, and expanded her efforts to help other deer.
Wheezer became a significant part of Proger’s life, with the duo often seen together in various activities, including holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Proger’s daughter clarified that Wheezer was not involved in the tragic incident and highlighted her mother’s dedication to animal rescue.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Proger’s death. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Department of Agriculture are overseeing the inquiries.
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