We had reported earlier in the week on a story out of Piedmont, where a man was found deceased under a vehicle after apparently being attacked by his hogs.
The death of Steven Kyle Satterfiled, 51, is still under investigation at this time, and the official cause of death is yet to be determined. Mr. Satterfield was discovered with multiple injuries from the animals, but it is not clear if that was the sole cause of death, or if possibly there was a medical incident prior to those injuries being inflicted.
According to new reports, there was a second incident involving some of the same pigs yesterday afternoon, where a second person was attacked. Our story from this morning on that can be found here:
Following the initial incident, in which Mr. Satterfield passed away, two of the pigs had been put down. There were two remaining on the property, which was the scene of the initial incident. Someone was tending to the two remaining animals when he was attacked by them. He suffered serious injuries that required immediate attention. Piedmont Fire, Piedmont Rescue and EMS, and the Piedmont Police responded to render aid. The second victim was treated, and transported to a local hospital, and is now being treated at UAB. His name is being withheld at this time, as some family members are still being notified of the situation. His condition is unknown at this time.
We spoke with Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson who confirmed the information. He told us the family had plans already to remove the remaining two pigs from the property prior to the second incident.
Update: An Official Press Release from Piedmont Police Has Now Been Released
The press release reiterates the information we have been sharing, the cause of death has not been determined in the first incident, and is still under investigation as reported.
Officers, due to the attack not being ongoing, had no legal means to put the animals down themselves. That decision would fall to the legal owners of the animal. The owners decided to euthanize the remaining two animals responsible for the second attack, and they were put down on site. According to those familiar with the animals, they were large hogs, in the 500lb range. All four of the animals have now been euthanized. According to family members, the pigs were raised at pets from the time they were young. They have never been a problem or aggressive prior to the incidents.
