More stories from walkers who have met aggressive cattle.
Three near misses
Mike’s Story – charged by a cow
It charged, and we ran for our lives.
Abigail’s injuries
Our footpaths should be safe, particularly in an area promoted as a place for recreational walking.
Abigail’s story: pushed from cow to cow
They went for my dog, and then surrounded me.
Andy’s story: knocked down on a walk
I lifted my legs up and started kicking the attacking cows in the face
Lucy’s story: Butted and trampled
I was knocked to the ground, and repeatedly kicked and head butted
Scramble over barbed wire
Maybe I should just pack wire cutters?
Steven’s Story: a terrifying encounter
To my left - field of angry cows. To my right - big metal fence.
Janet’s walk along the South West Coast Path spoiled by ‘inquisitive’ cattle
We ended up retracing our steps and going through private property to find a road.
Tragic death of an experienced cattle farmer
A tragic example of how even an experienced farmer can come to grief.
Jude’s story: butted and trampled
I was headbutted, trampled, and dragged along the ground.
Andy’s story: Frightened by a rogue cow
The cow became more and more threatening and aggressive.
