 A Wichita County woman known for raising camels was killed Saturday, along with a male companion. The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office reports Peggye McNair, 72, and Mark Mere, 53, were found lying in a fenced area. A release from the Sheriff’s Office said both people had suffered trauma and were dead when deputies arrived.
“A large aggressive camel
| ...is there any other kind... |
| I guess "large" is relative. If Manitoba is large, what're camels? I mean besides four-legged beasts with humps and bad tempers? |
was in the area as well and it took deputies several minutes to move it to another location. It appears that both victims were trampled by the camel,” the release said.
| You try moving an aggressive camel to another location... |
McNair, a former vice president of American National Bank in Wichita Falls, had raised camels for nearly 20 years, following her late husband into the business and hobby. She operated Camel Kisses Ranch, which was often opened for children to come see the humped animals that are native to Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa. |