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David Gosling: lessons learned

Be vigilant. Give cattle a wide birth. Provide notices…

David Gosling: lessons learned

On the 20th of August, 2021, I was knocked down and badly injured by cattle, as was my friend Tony. I describe my experience here: David Gosling’s story: knocked down and tramped on

https://killercows.co.uk/2021/11/16/david-goslings-story-knocked-down-and-tramped-on/
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Unknown's avatarAuthor Ruth LivingstonePosted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Categories good advice, guidance for farmers, guidance for walkersTags HSE, law, lessons learned, PROW1 Comment on David Gosling: lessons learned

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