Terry Garner eaten by hogs: Oregon man trying to feed 700-pound hogs found in several pieces

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Terry Garner, 69, who lived near the rural town of Riverton in southern Oregon, went to feed his hogs on his farm before they ate him Thursday.
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Posted: 10/02/2012

Terry Garner, 69, who lived near the rural town of Riverton in southern Oregon, went to feed his animals on his farm.

According to the FOX 12 report, a family member looking for Garner after he had been missing for several hours found his dentures on the ground in front of the hog enclosure.

The family member then found Garner's body in several pieces.

The district attorney told FOX 12 a majority of Garner's body was consumed by the hogs.

Investigators are trying to piece together the event's that led to Garner's death.

According to FOX 12, one scenario being considered is Garner suffered a heart attack. Another scenario, which takes Garner's age and health into consideration, is the hogs were able to knock him down and kill him.

Detectives haven't ruled out foul play, according to the report.

To read the full report, click here.
 

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