Tag: broken ribs

Walker trampled in Rishton, Lancashire

Report: 1172

Date: 30/7/25

Location: It took place on the Public Right of Way, continuous with Cut Lane in Rishton, Lancashire. What3words: retail.face.holly

1 person 1 dog

Report: “I was walking my dog on a lead on the public right of way approaching the bridge which leads past Cut Lane Farm. I was aware that there were cows with calves in the field, close to the track which is the public right of way. I heeled my dog close to me on my left hand side, away from the cattle. Suddenly, a group of cows turned towards us and charged. I was headbutted, thrown to the ground and was then trampled by several cows. I was screaming for my life and believed that I was going to die. I have sustained severe bruises to my legs, arms, chest and foot, and have received medical care for a suspected broken rib. Fortunately, my dog managed to escape across the cattle grid and seems unscathed.”

“I have severe bruising to my legs, arms, foot and chest. I am keen walker and runner, but now I am now frightened of walking/running in the countryside. I was treated in A&E, probable fractured rib.”

“There was a warning sign saying “Bull in field” and a sign saying “No dogs allowed on farmland” or something to that effect.”

“I have reported this attack to the police and HSE.”

“I would like to see cows, especially those known to pose a threat and those with calves, cordoned off from public rights of way.“

Anthony is savagely attacked by cattle

Report number: 1128
Date of the attack: 4/5/25
Location: Public footpath leading to Nuthurst Village, near Horsham, West Sussex ///cucumber.rectangular.explorer
3/5 people and a dog on a lead

Anthony’s report: The public footpath cut through the middle of the field that had a herd of cows and calves. I have walked this field many times and told my friend and 7 year old son that we should be careful not separate the cows from their calves. The cows then moved away from us leaving the path clear for us to walk through. But they then circled behind us and started to approach aggressively. This spooked my dog who remained on the lead and the cows then charged and trampled me and continued a sustained attack. Every time I tried to get up they knocked me down. One cow in particular then led the ongoing attack using its hooves, head and horns. Holding onto its horns bought me some time until my friend was able to rescue my 7 year old son who was thankfully uninjured and then return to yell at the cows to distract them. This made them back off and I was able to get up and limp to the fence and climb over and call the emergency services who sent a helicopter and ambulance.”

“I have multiple broken ribs. Stitches to a large open wound on my leg. A large haematoma on the side of my head. I spent 5 days in the trauma unit of Brighton Hospital.”


“I have reported this to the local school and vet to help raise awareness.”

“I have much sympathy for farmers but I think that cows with calves should not be allowed on fields with unprotected public footpaths.“