Pataskala woman died from blood loss

'Horrible situation': Woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs in Pataskala, Ohio
The woman died after being attacked by two pigs who were roaming near her home, according to Pataskala police.
Pataskala woman died from blood loss after being mauled by pigs, deputy coroner says
Deputy Coroner Dr. C. Jeff Lee said Rebecca Westergaard, 75, of Pataskala, died from blood loss because of extensive superficial wounds on her legs.
Autopsy confirms Pataskala woman died from blood loss after pigs mauled her legs
An autopsy has determined that a 75-year-old Pataskala woman died after she was mauled by pigs. Deputy Licking County Coroner C. Jeff Lee told WOSU on Thursday that Rebecca Westergaard died at her Mink Street home from a loss of blood. Lee says that was because of injuries to the lower part of her legs caused by the animals.
Ohio woman found dead on Christmas may have been attacked by neighbor’s pigs
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio, was found dead on the steps of her porch on Dec. 25, the report said. Police officers were responding to a request for a welfare check after Rigney missed a holiday party. The officers also observed a large pig in the area, which belonged to a neighbor.
Pig may have contributed to Pataskala woman’s death, police say
Police are investigating the Christmas Day death of a woman who may have been injured by a pig. According to Pataskala police, an officer responded to a request for a welfare check on Mink Street. The caller was concerned when a family member,
Pataskala Police investigating after woman found dead with injuries caused by a neighbor's pig
Pataskala police are investigating after a woman was found dead in the northwest section of the city with injuries caused by a pig. Rebecca Westergaard, 75, was found dead on Christmas Day by Pataskala Police on Mink Street on the steps of a home's front porch. Police were called to check on Westergaard because her family was concerned about her.
Ohio Woman, 75, Killed and Partially Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas Day, Say Police
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney was reportedly attacked by pigs "roaming" near her home during the holidays, according to reports
75-year-old Ohio woman mauled to death by neighbor's pigs, police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 75-year-old woman in Ohio was mauled to death by her neighbor's pigs, authorities said.
Woman Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs in Fatal Christmas Attack
Police are unsure if a crime has been committed because the animals were livestock: "If it was a pit bull [dog] … then we would know the answer right away."
Ohio police investigate whether pigs attacked, killed woman, reports say
PATASKALA, Ohio — A 75-year-old woman was found dead on the front porch of her home and police are investigating whether it was the result of an attack by pigs from a neighbor’s residence, reports say.
Police investigating whether pig contributed to Pataskala woman's death
PATASKALA, Ohio — Authorities are investigating if a pig contributed to a 75-year-old woman's death in Pataskala last month. The Pataskala Police Department said officers went to perform a welfare check at Rebecca Westergaard Rigney's house on Mink Street on Christmas morning.
Autopsy pending as questions linger about Pataskala woman's death and pigs' involvement
We continue to dig and uncover more information on the ongoing investigation into Rebecca Westergaard’s,75, death.She was a ...
Franklin County, Columbus restaurant inspections. Which local eateries have violations?
Franklin County Public Health inspectors visited Los 3 Nortenos, 8220 Refugee Road, Pickerington on Jan. 7 and found seven ...
NBC4 Columbus12h
‘Sassy’ Pallas’ cat at Columbus zoo dies
A sassy cat known for his little, fluffy body who was the father of five kittens at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died.  Moose, a Pallas’ cat, “left an indelible ...
Teen arrested after exchanging gunfire with police in southeast Columbus
Shots were fired at police officers on Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Lockbourne Road, authorities said. The incident ...
Columbus community gathers to mourn the loss of former police chief and mayor
The Columbus community gathered Thursday afternoon to mourn the passing of a beloved man who once was their police chief and later their mayor. Jim Wetherington, 87, died at home Monday after being in ...
Shooter opens fire on Columbus police responding to domestic violence call
Police took one person into custody after they opened fire at officers, according to a police dispatcher. Columbus police ...
NBC4 Columbus17h
Cold night ahead, snow later Friday for Columbus area
Single digit lows overnight tonight, snow showers return later Friday, with accumulating snow overnight into Saturday.
Police: Juvenile arrested after making toward Central Crossing HS in Grove City
GROVE CITY, Ohio — A juvenile was arrested and charged Wednesday morning after they allegedly made a threat at a high school ...