"This was a startled deer that tried to get out any way it can and ended up hooking the victim," said Steve Martarano
Pffft. Just about time for the rut. These guys are acting like they don't understand why the aggresive behavior has increased the last couple of weeks.
I saw two bucks here in Pittsburgh last week going at each other in a very small wooded area right next to a city street. Their racks were locked tight together and they were dragging each other around. Looks like the rut is in full swing here and it's best to give those critters a wide path. They are nuts when the hormones kick in.