82-Year-Old Man Trampled To Death By Cows While Walking Dogs

An elderly man died after he was trampled by a herd of cows while walking with his wife in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, on Saturday (May 30).

The 82-year-old unnamed man and his 78-year-old wife were attacked in Ivescar near Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday afternoon. They were reportedly walking their dogs when the attack took place.

According to North Yorkshire Police, emergency services responded to reports of the attack and an air ambulance was called to the scene. However, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s wife also sustained injuries during the incident. She was taken to the hospital in the air ambulance.

The North Yorkshire Police Department addressed the issue in a statement: “An 82-year-old man, from Foulridge, Pendle, sadly died yesterday after being attacked by a herd of cows. Emergency services attended and sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, aged 78, was badly bruised and taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary by air ambulance.”

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the couple disturbed the cows that had calves with them, which caused the attack.

The National Farmers' Union of England and Wales had previously addressed the issue of livestock attacks on its website. It had stated that such attacks on the public were very rare.

“Remember that it is a working environment where animals graze. Walkers should be mindful of their surroundings to fully enjoy the experience. Be vigilant, especially on entering a field or where you cannot see the whole field, and try to stay away from animals and to be aware of their movements. In the spring it’s especially important to be sympathetic to farm animals rearing their young and give them space,” the post reads.

Meanwhile, the National Park Authority urged people to keep their dogs on leads and exercise caution while walking in areas with livestock, especially during the breeding season.

No further details about the incident were available at the time.