Being killed by an animal is the second highest cause of death in farming.
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Ruth’s story: broken nose and fractured ribs.
The cows repeatedly kicked me all over my body.
Near miss: Sue and her husband
Now, we are both very wary of entering a field with cows.
Featured story – Brenda’s tale
My injuries were severe. All my ribs were fractured and I had a punctured lung.
Elizabeth had to run for the gate.
They were going full-out. I yelled and jumped, and waved my arms.
Kathleen ran to rescue a trampled boy
The cow trampled down the grandmother, and was trying to kill the boy.
Mike’s story: housebound after an attack
I was housebound, unable to move or walk, and in considerable pain for two months
Simon meets a rogue black cow.
We noticed scattered cattle, and then one black cow began behaving strangely.
The Americans ran for it!
My wife ended up with a bruise on her forehead and a black eye.
Jumped over a wall to escape from bullocks
I resorted to prodding the bullocks on the nose.
Hugh’s story: trampled by the herd
I know I was LUCKY, because I would have died if the dog had not slipped her lead.
Mick’s 5 simple rules for staying safe
Mick Burton is an experienced walker and group leader. Here he shares his tips for staying safe while walking through cattle. I lead a group of walkers every Thursday in rural Leicestershire. To date, although our walks often take us through fields of cows, we have avoided dangerous situations. Let me share with you some of... Continue Reading →
