Not Quite, 'Mail'...

 

...mauling implies teeth and claws - horned and antlered animals gore you to death. Although given it was a whitetail deer, the hooves probably did most of the damage.

According to her obituary, Proger was 'an avid animal lover' who liked to ride horses and rescue injured creatures.

A noble endeavour, but you always have to remember, they don't necessarily feel the same way about you.