Elderly Dog Walker Killed by Cow in New Forest, Hampshire
- A woman in her 80s was attacked by a cow in Godshill, New Forest, leading to her death on October 21, 2024.
- Just days before, a man encountered a similarly aggressive cow in the same location while walking his dog.
- Authorities are conducting investigations into the situation to enhance public safety around local livestock.
In the New Forest, Hampshire, a tragic incident occurred on October 21, 2024, when a woman in her 80s was trampled to death by an aggressive cow. Paramedics responded to emergency alerts from Roger Penny Way in Godshill, where the woman was found with serious injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Investigations into her death are being treated as unexplained, with a pathologist set to conduct a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause. This incident follows another close call just days earlier when a 63-year-old man was charged at by cattle while on a dog walk in the same area. He narrowly escaped serious injury, raising concerns about the dangers of encountering cattle in the New Forest. Local authorities are currently reviewing safety protocols to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future and ensure the public is aware of the potential risks associated with the local wildlife.