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Tag: Purbeck Way

Richard’s story: gored by a Highland cow

I was thrown into the air, and gored by the Highland cow.

Richard’s story: gored by a Highland cow

On the 17th September, 2020, I was with my wife, and we were walking eastwards along the Purbeck Way towards Corfe Castle. Continue reading “Richard’s story: gored by a Highland cow”

Unknown's avatarAuthor Ruth LivingstonePosted on October 6, 2020Categories InjuriesTags Dorset, highland cattle, Purbeck Way

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