Deadly cow attack in Austria: retirees killed during mountain walk

According to glavcom.ua: In the province of Styria, an 85-year-old man and his 82-year-old wife were attacked by nine cows. This occurred as they were walking to a cabin in one of the mountain communities. According to the Mirror, the elderly couple from Vienna were walking along a forest path when their dog startled the cows.

«The elderly couple from Vienna and their dog were walking along a forest trail from Türlwandhütte to the Austrian cabin. Near the cabin, they encountered a herd of cows, among which were three calves. According to witnesses, the couple's dog scared the cows,» stated police spokesman Markus Reich.

The animals trampled the retirees, who were immediately taken to the hospital. The man was airlifted to a hospital in Salzburg, but he died after surgery. The wife also suffered serious injuries but survived.

Other accidents

The head of Lego died in an accident while skiing in the Swiss Alps. Also, the head of the Spanish branch of Siemens died during a helicopter crash into the Hudson River, along with his family. The founder of the Mango brand died in the mountains near Barcelona, falling into a ravine from a height of over 100 meters. The tragedies of these individuals highlight the importance of being cautious in mountainous areas and environments where there are animals and technical risks.

A tragedy occurred in the province of Styria in Austria when a couple was attacked by cows during a forest walk. The man died from his injuries, while the wife sustained serious injuries and survived. This case demonstrates how crucial it is to be careful in nature, where unexpected dangers can lurk, even seemingly harmless ones like a herd of cows.