NEAR HASTINGS, MI — A 42-year-old woman was killed by an attacking bull Thursday afternoon, police said.

The woman, identified as Alicia Avalos-Rebolledo of Barry County, was working on a farm located on Brogan Road when the animal attacked her, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Rescuers attempted to revive her at the scene but were unsuccessful.

The bull was taken from the farm and sent to an undisclosed location, police said.

Avalos-Rebolledo's death remains under investigation with an autopsy underway.

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