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Terry Garner eaten by hogs: Oregon man trying to feed 700-pound hogs found in several pieces
Terry Garner, 69, who lived near the rural town of Riverton in southern Oregon, went to feed his hogs on his farm before they ate him Thursday.
Posted: 5:24 AM
Last Updated: 11 minutes ago
By: WPTV Web Team
COOS BAY, Ore. — An Oregon man was eaten by his 700-pound hogs when he was trying to feed them Thursday, according to FOX 12 Oregon .
Terry Garner, 69, who lived near the rural town of Riverton in southern Oregon, went to feed his animals on his farm.
According to the FOX 12 report, a family member looking for Garner after he had been missing for several hours found his dentures on the ground in front of the hog enclosure.
The family member then found Garner's body in several pieces.
The district attorney told FOX 12 a majority of Garner's body was consumed by the hogs.
Investigators are trying to piece together the event's that led to Garner's death.
According to FOX 12, one scenario being considered is Garner suffered a heart attack. Another scenario, which takes Garner's age and health into consideration, is the hogs were able to knock him down and kill him.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Detectives haven't ruled out foul play, according to the report</span>.
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="font-style: italic">Hogs confess to police, claim self-defense. Police over heard one hog say Mr. Garner taste just like chicken</span></span>
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