Sheep being isolated after fatally injuring 73-year-old volunteer at Cultivate Care Farms in Bolton

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A sheep is being isolated after Cultivate Care Farms volunteer Kim Taylor was fatally injured by the livestock animal, Bolton Police Department Chief Warren Nelson told MassLive, in a collaboration between Bolton Animal Control and farm management.

Taylor, 73, of Wellesley, was caring for livestock in a pen alone on Saturday morning when the sheep charged at her and repeatedly rammed her, according to authorities. She suffered extensive serious injuries and went into cardiac arrest shortly after police arrived to the scene. Taylor was transported to Marlborough Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Cultivate Care Farms members posted a statement saying they were “heartbroken and devastated” to hear of the death of the longtime volunteer.

“Kim was beloved by all who worked with her during the 14 months she volunteered at the farm. I, along with the Cultivate Care Farms Board and the entire team, wish to express our deepest condolences and our heartfelt love and support to Kim’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” said Megan Moran, director of Cultivate Care Farms, in a Facebook post.

Cultivate Care Farms is a nonprofit that provides farm-based therapy to children and adolescents, including comfort animals. Taylor worked at the farm for 14 months.

“Cultivate continually gave our mother so much joy through her volunteering, and we take solace in that,” her family said, according to the Facebook post, asking for privacy during the difficult time.

The farm said they have no further details as they work closely with the investigators to review the incident.

“We are continuously updating preventative measures and training to ensure the safety of our staff and volunteers,” Cultivate Care Farms said.

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