6-legged deer found in Georgia dies after surgery

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6-legged deer found in Georgia dies after surgery

Story Published: Aug 28, 2008 at 9:50 AM EST

Story Updated: Aug 28, 2008 at 9:50 AM EST

ATHENS, Ga. (AP)- A six-legged deer found in north Georgia has died following surgery at a private Athens animal clinic to remove its two extra legs, which were hindering its gait.

The deer, called Spyder, died Aug. 20, two days after surgery.
The veterinary surgeons who performed the 3 1/2 hour operation on
Aug. 18 said Spyder seemed to be healing well but then died suddenly of what appeared to be a vascular problem.

The unusual deer was found July 18 by a couple whose dogs had
chased it near Armuchee in northwest Georgia. It was initially
treated for minor injuries from the dogs and then sent to live with
an Athens woman who has a permit to keep unique animals in
captivity.

Veterinarians said they aren't sure why the animal had an extra
set of hind legs.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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