An elderly woman died after she was attacked by her aggressive pet rooster in her backyard. She was collecting eggs from the chicken coop when the rooster attacked her. The incident took place recently in South Australia leading a public warning about seemingly harmless animals which can cause death. The rooster bit the varicose vein of the woman causing incessant bleeding. Name and age of the victim have not been revealed to respect the privacy of the family. Swan Kills Pet Dog in Dublin Park! Bird Attacked Cocker Spaniel to Protect its Babies.

Adelaide University forensic expert Professor Roger Byard studied the case as a part of the research published in the journal Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology to help doctors understand animal injuries while conducting autopsies in a better way.

He told The Advertiser reported, "Many of the examples we have found of animals causing death are a warning for elderly people." He added, "For example, cats are a very common tripping hazard for the elderly around the house that they may never think of. Cats like to rub against ankles and legs, as well as sit behind people and commonly lead to tripping injuries in the elderly."

He also said that cats are capable of rupturing varicose veins and told people to get it treated with a simple surgery. Professor Byard also referred to a recent incident where an Australian cassowary killed a man at his property. In another incident, last month a man and his dog were injured when they were set upon by a goanna in Queensland. He said, "I am trying to get elderly people who have varicose veins treated with a simple operation because they are especially vulnerable to being broken." Varicose veins are enlarged veins that commonly protrude from the surface of the skin.

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