I had one instance when I shot a muley buck. He was broadside to me and I thought I had gut shot him after he jumped when the arrow hit him. In that instance the arrow hit the buck it looked like the arrow was in his guts. So the deer moves off about 50yds. And I start to sneak back up on him. I get within 50yds of him and he's looking back at me just standing there. I sure didn't want to chase him and lose the deer. So I wait for the deer to turn alittle bit quartering to me. I know it wasn't a good idea on shot placement but I shot anyway. I saw that arrow hit just behind the shoulder. I knew it was good but the deer just keep standing there. So I tried another shot on him. This time I was high and raked down his back. That actually knocked the deer down.
Keep in mind this was when I was 19 and I was in panic mode. But come to find out the first arrow went through the lungs towards the back of the rib cage.
I just think if you can shoot again do so. Sliting animals throats has killed a few hunters over the years. I like to see animals not suffering and I do whatever I can to make it as fast as I can.