A Jones, Oklahoma, farmer was attacked and killed by a pair of water buffaloes he acquired at a livestock auction just a day earlier, according to police.
The Jones Police Department said Monday that officers responded to an emergency call just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, regarding an individual who was attacked by water buffalo at a farm.
When first responders arrived, they were unable to reach the victim, later identified as Bradley McMichael, because of the aggressive behavior of a water buffalo.
In order to allow safe access to McMichael, officials shot and killed one of the water buffalo.
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The officers then gained entry to the scene and discovered that McMichaels had sustained multiple deep lacerations that proved to be fatal.
When investigators were processing the scene, a second water buffalo started to become more and more agitated and began to pose a threat to emergency personnel.
Police said the second animal was killed to ensure everyone on the scene was safe.
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A preliminary investigation determined that the two water buffaloes were responsible for the fatal injuries McMichael sustained.
Investigators also learned McMichael purchased the two water buffaloes at a livestock auction on July 10, just a day before he was killed.
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Detectives suspect McMichael became trapped inside the water buffalo enclosure while he was tending to his new animals.
Amy Smith, McMichael’s ex-wife, told television station KFOR his passion was caring for livestock.
“The cattle farming, that’s his thing,” Smith told the station. “He’s been here his whole life, and he’s done that his whole life.
“So, he’s an experienced cattle handler and a farmer,” she added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
