When Pet Becomes Predator: A 10-Minute Battle with a Domesticated Buck | E 145
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh interviews Mike from Balltown, Iowa about his terrifying experience with a pet buck. After coexisting peacefully for ten years, the deer suddenly became aggressive during rutting season, leading to a life-threatening encounter. Mike sustained severe injuries but managed to escape by tying his belt to the deer's antlers and the fence. He shares the details of the attack, his subsequent injuries, and how the incident has changed his life. Mike also discusses his history of owning and raising deer and elk, the lessons learned, and the precautions he takes now.