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Woman dies after she was attacked by a sheep while volunteering at a farm, police say

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A Massachusetts woman who was volunteering at a farm was killed Saturday after a sheep attacked her, police said.
Kim Taylor, 73, a retired nurse, …

A Massachusetts woman who was volunteering at a farm was killed Saturday after a sheep attacked her, police said. Kim Taylor,73, a retired nurse, was feeding livestock alone in a pen at Cultivate Care Farms in Bolton, around 27 miles west of Boston, when a sheep repeatedly rammed her, according to a Police Department news release. Police and medical workers responded shortly after 9 a.m. and found Taylor suffering from cardiac arrest. Taylor was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. There were no witnesses to the incident, according to the farm. Cultivate Farms is a nonprofit farm that focuses on therapy, wellness and community outreach. The organization’s website outlines its approach: “Through physical work and connection with the animals, clients gain insight into their own abilities for positive change within themselves and in relationships with others.” The farm has a range of animals including goats, sheep, alpacas and rabbits. Goat yoga is among its offerings.

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