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A Yak Attack Could Cost 9-1-1 Millions

REDMOND, OR -- The wife of a Redmond man, gored by his yak in August of 2017, is suing Deschutes County 911.

 
According to Oregon Live, 39-year-old Brian Wing of Redmond called 911 after he was attacked by the yak and moaned in pain, but was unable to describe his emergency. The dispatcher pinged his location and called him back, but did not send an ambulance. 


He was found by his wife, Valerie Wing, approximately 9 hours after the initial call. She called 911 again, and an ambulance arrived within minutes, but Wing died from his injuries. 


Mrs. Wing is suing for $7 million. Deschutes County 911 says they’re working with legal counsel to evaluate the lawsuit and respond.

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