A woman was trampled to death by a herd of cows whilst she took her dog on a walk through a field in Wales.
She was walking her dog on a public path in Guilsfield, Welshpool through a field of 40 cows when the deadly incident happened on 1 September.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the cows knocked the woman down whilst she was on her walk.
A HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware of this incident and making inquiries.”
There have been calls this year for the Government to bring in new laws to protect people from dangerous cows.
Figures from HSE reveal that 32 people have been killed by cows between 2018 and 2022.
Cow-related deaths account for 20 per cent of all fatalities in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry.
An inquest was conducted earlier this year into the deaths of Michael Holmes and his wife, who were trampled by a herd of cows.
The pair had been walking their dogs in Netherton, West Yorkshire, when they were set upon by the herd of cattle.
Last year, a pensioner was killed by a cow which had escaped from a market.
The unruly animal “attacked and trampled” Huw Evans in November, and the 75-year-old died from his injuries a year later.
Elsewhere, a 55-year-old woman was found “covered in blood” in West Sussex, after a dog-walk turned deadly when she was set upon by a herd of 30 cows.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) have recommended dog walkers keep their pets on leashes to avoid disturbing the cows.
The NFU unsuccessfully campaigned for farmers to have powers to divert public rights of ways when cows are present.
The union also urged people not to run away from cows if they feel threatened.
“Don’t run away. It’s almost counterintuitive but the best thing is to move slowly, steadily. If you run, they may chase you.”
