A 68-year-old woman who was walking near a tennis court was severely injured by a deer that trampled her, causing traumatic head injury to the woman. The incident occurred near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

A story reported in The Walton Sun revealed the seriousness of her injuries:

"According to Potts’ son-in-law Dr. Eugene Scobby, Potts is recovering from serious bleeding in the brain. 'They (doctors) are still trying to determine if she is going to need surgery (for the bleeding),' he said. “She suffered a subdural hematoma and cerebral hemorrhage. We still have to see if they will have to drain blood from the brain.' Scobby said she also broke five vertebrae, a pulmonary contusion to the lung, a laceration to the scalp and several broken ribs."

The deer, who apparently faired much better, was not at the scene of accident.