An 85-year-old man from Vienna died in Austria on Sunday after be attacked by a herd of cows. The man died and route to the hospital. HIS 82-Year-old Wife was SeriOutly Injured, But Her Life is not in Danger.
The Incident Occurred Duration a Mountain Hike in Ramsau am Dachstein, in The Austrian Region of Styria. The Couple’s Dog, which Police Say may have caused the cows’ aggression, escapeed with minor injuries.
Duration Their Hike, The Couple Encountered A Herd of Cows with Calves on A Forest Path Between Two Mountain Huts. The Animals Were Reportedly StartLed by the Dog and Then Reacted Aggressively, Police Say.
Other Hikers and Managers of the Mountain Huts Provided First Aid and Alerted the Emergency Services. The SeriOutly Injured Woman was tasks to Hospital by Helicopter. Her condition is now stable.
An Autopsy Will Determine Whether the Injuries Sustined by the Man Were the Direct Cause of his Death. Police Are Investigating The Exact Circumstances of the Accident.
Mother Cows with Calves Can Be Extremely Dangerous Due to Their Protective Instincts. Hikers Are Therefore Advised to Be Very Careful When Encountering Herds and to Keep Dogs Away.