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ANOTHER fatality, action is needed NOW!
A DOG walker was trampled to death by a herd of COWS as she strolled through a field, an inquest heard. Animal lover Anita Hinchey, 63, was surrounded by the beasts as she walked her boxer Woody with pal Ruth Tugwell. Mrs Hinchey suffered fatal injuries when the cows charged - as she tried to rescue her pooch from harm. Ms Tugwell told the inquest in Cardiff she was nervous of cows and walked around them with her dog Poppy - but Mrs Hinchey showed no fear. She said: "I was slightly ahead when I saw the cows. They looked up and seemed curious and started to move towards us both. "They were coming in a semi-circular formation, so I was heading towards the end so I could get away from them. "Anita was walking nearer to them than me. She wasn't ever nervous of cows and used to give them water right outside her house when the river had dried up." Ms Tugwell said when she next turned around her friend, who worked as an assessor for Investors in People, was surrounded by cows. She said Mrs Hinchey, of Cardiff, looked as though she was holding on to Woody's collar, trying to pull him away. "She appeared to trip backwards and because it was an incline couldn't get her footing and started to fall backwards," she said. "I saw her head moving fast and I assume that's when she was hit by the hoof of a cow. "Her eyes were closed and she was falling almost into a foetal position. I thought she was unconscious." Ms Tugwell said her friend was completely surrounded by cattle at that point. When paramedics arrived, it was too late to save her. Peter Davies, the farmer who owns the field, said there was no public right of way where the two women were walking, but the cows were free to roam near the public footpaths. Mr Davies added it would have been unusual for the animals not to show curiosity and the best reaction was to "shoo" them. Advertisement He said he had been going to the field with his own dog three times a week to feed them. The coroner asked him if there was any advice that could prevent such an incident occurring again. Mr Davies said: "If you're walking your dog through sheep, it's vital you put the dog on a lead. "If you're walking a dog through cattle, it's absolutely vital you take your dog off the lead." He added: "Cows are docile, generally speaking. Put them with a dog and that's not always the case." Coroner Mary Hassell recorded a verdict of accidental death. Ruth Tugwell.... |
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methinks they have an agenda :( will the BNP protect us and deport this bovine terrorists?
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Unwise to get between a herd of cows and Ms Tugwell at milking time.
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The best thing to do when you meet an angry cow is to make a complimentary remark about her plastic earrings and the mark just above her arse. This may also work with cattle.
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nothing in 10 weeks. shame on you sparky, scaring us all like that.
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yes I could say he was talking a load of bull, but i wont
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lol
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had they continued Killer Cows the movie, would have been on its way ..
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I expect big developments over the next few weeks!
A FIREMAN has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a farmer was trampled to death by a herd of cows which were spooked by his siren. Tragic Harold Lee, 75, was moving 100 dairy cattle along a B-road with son Richard when a fire engine approached with full lights and sirens on. Richard, 42, claimed the driver turned off the sirens at his request but became impatient when the cows failed to move quickly and then allegedly blasted them back on. The startled herd turned and stampeded over Harold, who was on a quad bike, leaving him with serious head and chest injuries from which he died six days later. A 29-year-old fireman has now been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence and has been bailed until Friday. Andrew Lee, 47, Harold's eldest son who also works on the family farm at Burtle, Somerset, said the arrest was a "step towards justice". He said: "Personally I think the fireman is responsible for my father's death and it certainly could have been avoided. If he had turned the siren off dad would still be alive today. "Things are still pretty raw at the moment and it will be until we get some answers as to why he died. Hopefully this can be a step forward to justice for him." Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service refused to comment on the arrest. |
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They have gone too far. Now they're attacking coppers they can expect to have their withers felt.
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1791690.cowardly_attack_on_police_officer/ Cow-ardly attack on police officer A policeman suffered four broken ribs and a punctured lung when he was attacked by cows. Inspector Chris Poole was surrounded by 50 half-ton beef cattle, which repeatedly butted and stamped on him. ... "I had never heard of killer cows before but I hope this is a warning to everyone." ... Have you ever encountered a herd of angry cows? Tell us your experiences below. |
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... Have you ever encountered a herd of angry cows? Tell us your experiences below.
Have you ever seen the female only shortlists? (labour as well as tory) |
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I think women walking alone should do away with mace and instead carry a jar of horseradish sauce to scare these menaces.
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Mint sauce too in case of sheep?
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A grinning Welshman in a long duffle coat more of a deterrent imo, although granted not so easy to fit in to a handbag.
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Judging by the photo of Insp. Poole with his dog, it does not appear that cows are deterred by the threat of unnatural practices.
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1791690.cowardly_attack_on_police_officer/ |
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As a fully-grown cow can weigh anything from three-quarters of a tonne to a tonne, it does not take much for serious injury to be inflicted on anyone unfortunate enough to be on the end of a sudden bout of bovine bad temper.
Someone who can testify to this painful truth is David Blunkett, the former Home Secretary, who was attacked by a cow while walking in the Peak District on 6 June, his 62nd birthday, and suffered bruising and a broken rib. From Hoofed and Dangerous article The Independent |
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ANOTHER ATTACK!
Surely it's time for the government to order the closure of all gates! Charging heifer 'breaks' Shropshire farmer's neck A farmer in north Shropshire is being treated for a suspected broken neck after being charged at by a heifer. Richard Cope, 48, was thrown into the air when he was rammed by the animal at about 1130 BST on Tuesday. The Tilstock Hall farmer was taken to hospital in Staffordshire, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. Mr Cope is being treated for two suspected broken vertebrae in his neck but should make a full recovery in the long term, his family said. |
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New TV drama series about this coming to C4 soon: Dexter - the serial-killing cow. It's on right after the French/Dutch cop show from the 70s, Vache der Valk.
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Time for Cowlombo to don his crumpled milking smock again imo.
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Moosomer Murders, not even Barnaby can solve this one. [smiley:crazy]
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sparkmaster 01 Oct 10 12:38
A farmer in north Shropshire is being treated for a suspected broken neck after being charged at by a heifer. How much was the charge ? What was it for ? was VAT included ? |
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And STILL they won't act!
A man is killed and his wife injured by a bull A man has been killed and his wife critically injured in an attack by a bull in Nottinghamshire. The couple, wearing walking gear, were near the Leicestershire border at about 1630 GMT on Friday when it happened. It is unclear why the bull attacked the pair, who were walking on a public footpath, near the village of Stanford on Soar. Nottinghamshire Police said the couple are not thought to be local to the area and appeared to have been visiting. |
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In fairness "Beware of The Bull" signs are pretty common. You never see a "Beware of The Cow" sign.
Which means that we're all conditioned to be scared of bulls. I wouldn't be daft enough to go walking in the same field as one. |
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I blame it on those Cravendale adverts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fJhJnWizkQ |
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Thinking about it, I don't think I have ever seen a "Beware of the Bull" sign on a gate.
You always see them in jokes and cartoons  |
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Another one.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-11854468 A farmer has been killed by a charging bull in Hampshire, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has said. The 58-year-old, named locally as Ian Rook, was said to have been "tossed in the air" when his animal charged at him at Manor Farm in Clanfield on Friday. He was taken to the hospital but died. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident. William White, from the NFU, said Mr Rook was a "super chap" and played a major part in farming in the area. The regional director for the South East added: "It is very rare for a bull to attack a farmer and I must admit I do not know what happened, but an investigation is taking place which will hopefully give some answers. "He was a super chap. He was always interested in you as a person. "He has been involved in the industry for many years and was county chairman for the NFU, a real stalwart." 'People shocked' Landlord of the nearby Rising Sun Pub, Geoff Wilson, said Mr Rook was a well known and respected member of the community. He added: "I came up yesterday and saw police had blocked the road. "From what people were saying he was tossed in the air when the bull charged at him. "A lot of people knew him around here and are shocked about the whole thing." Police have notified the coroner and a post-mortem examination will take place on Monday. |
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I think it would be irresponsible to suggest that an epidemic is imminent, but a bit of judicious purchasing of bottled water and dried food would be sensible at this stage.
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I think they have found out about MacDonalds....
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MOMM: The reason you no longer see Beware Of The Bull signs is that they're only relevant where the public has right of access to the land (footpaths/bridleways etc.)
If the farmer were to put up such a sign, he would risk prosecution by ramblers for trying to deter public access. |
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Another one today. And still the PM remains silent.
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there's been loads this year. worldwide governmental silence is deafening.
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You know why don't you? Let's just say some of Obama's 'friends' are pretty big in the welly industry.
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Thanks for the reply screaming from beneaththewaves
Sorry I've only just seen it. Didn't you used to be one word? |
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the countryside ...
HH Sultan Vinegar 23 May 13 15:21 Two donkeys are to be put down after they dragged a pensioner from his mobility scooter and mauled him to death. Sandor Horvath, 65, was chased and pulled from the scooter at a farm in Hungary, where he was visiting his farmer friend. He was bitten and trampled on, and when his mutilated remains were found it was believed he had been attacked by wolves. However, a post-mortem examination revealed the bites and markings had come from the donkeys. A vet told local media: "Donkeys aren't usually aggressive towards humans. "They probably reacted like this as they thought the victim was intruding upon their territory." A police spokesman said: "If these were dogs then they would also be put to sleep. "We can’t allow animals to go around killing people. Putting them to sleep is the best thing for everyone." The farmer's daughter, Csikos Darda, said: "I had noticed that the donkeys were becoming increasingly aggressive and I'd asked my father to do something about it, but he'd said they were fine." |
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Donkeys?
Oh my god our worst fears are realised. It's mutated. |
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Csikos Darda is obviously Hungarian for Cath Twenty-two.
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Oh dear its happened again in Turleigh . Warning, the link contains images of these generally docile creatures
. http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Walkers-warned-cows-trample-man-death-Turleigh/story-18981273-detail/story.html#axzz2UAJtQlk8 |
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In summary - how to stay safe when walking near livestock:
- Be mindful of your surroundings - Give animals plenty of space, especially if they are rearing their young - If you feel threatened, do not run. Instead, move to the edge of the field and make no sudden noises - If possible, find another way round - If you are walking a dog, keep the dog on a lead - Follow any signs. At certain times dogs may not be allowed on some areas of access land or may need to be kept on a lead - If while walking a dog you feel threatened, let the dog go |
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Its all common sense, just keep to edge of the field and have your escape exit planned plus never get between a mother and its calf.
Im always in fields and never ever had a problem with cows, goats on the other hand  |
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At last! The fightback begins! (Hat tip to Spellingandgrammerchecker)
Armed police have shot dead a cow after three escaped close to a major road out of Newcastle. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-32774027 And this: Cow shot by police after Darlington rampage http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-15926195 |