Rancher trampled by 1,200-pound water buffalo in Carver

Two 1,200-pound water buffaloes trampled a 50-year-old man in Carver July 22. The rancher's name has not been released, but the incident occurred on local businessman Terry Emmert's ranch just after 9 a.m. The unidentified ranch worker had loaded the buffaloes into a truck for transport from the 15000 block of S. Springwater Road in the Carver area, but the animals decided that they wanted out of the truck. Before he could get the door latched, the animals charged out, knocking him to the ground and trampling him. After sustaining injuries to his legs, he remained alert and in good humor throughout the incident, according to Clackamas Fire District #1 personnel. Paramedics on scene decided that due to the extent of his injuries and possible internal injuries that he should be flown by Lifeflight to OHSU, where he will be evaluated...more