Atmospheric flash injuries in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus).
The pathological and histopathological examination of two female roe deer found dead after a severe thunderstorm is described. One of the two roe deer was killed by a direct hit of atmospheric flash, while the other animal, lying 1.5 m from the first one, died as a consequence of ground current strike. The major part of the coat and skin of the animal that was killed by a direct hit was covered with scorched streaks. The trachea and bronchi of both animals contained a considerable amount of aspirated light-red foam. Necropsy revealed diffuse haemorrhages over the epicardium of the right atrium with a diameter of 1 millimetre. The liver and the kidney exhibited severe congestion.
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Institute for Breeding and Health Care of Wild Animals, Fishes and Bees, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Gerbiceva 60, Slovenia. diana.zele@vf.uni-lj.si
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D000818:Animals; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D003670:Deer / Q000293:injuries*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*