People think I’m silly for being afraid of cows (and sheep, to be fair – although I’ve got better there) – but what more proof do you need that big oafs of cows are dangerous:
“Walkers warned over cow dangers
Farming unions have warned walkers, especially those with dogs, to be aware of the dangers posed by cows with calves.
Three people have died in as many months and others have been injured.
They include the former Home Secretary David Blunkett who was trampled while walking with his guide dog.
Farmers are becoming increasingly worried and say walkers should be aware that cattle are naturally protective towards calves and can attack dogs.
Three walkers have died in the past three months alone.”
People think I’m daft too, but I’m scared of anything that has a bigger body mass but smaller brain than me. I’ve been chased by bullocks (admittedly my fault for flying a red kite in their field) and I’ve rarely been so petrified. Not only does the physical threat of a herd of cows put the fear in me, but also the potential for a really undignified demise – I so do not want ’squashed by bovines’ on my gravestone!