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Cow attack in Eggersdorf: Woman (66) injured, husband provides help!
On September 17, 2025, a 66-year-old farmer in Eggersdorf near Graz was attacked and injured by a cow. The husband heard her cry for help and activated rescue.
Cow attack in Eggersdorf: Woman (66) injured, husband provides help!
A serious incident occurred on September 17, 2025 in Eggersdorf near Graz when a 66-year-old farmer was attacked and injured by a cow during her stable work. Around 1 p.m. her 62-year-old husband, who heard his wife's call for help, noticed the threatening situation. He immediately hurried into the stable and was able to save his wife before the rescue chain was activated.
The injury the woman sustained was in the thigh area when the cow pushed her to the ground with its horns. After initial care, she was transported in a C12 rescue helicopter to the LKH Graz, where she continues to receive medical care. The exact extent of the injuries was not specified. 5min.at reports this dramatic incident.
Support and other incidents
This incident is not isolated. On July 12, 2025, a 40-year-old German vacationer and her five-year-old daughter in Carinthia were attacked by a cow. The family attacked this when she was near a pasture area. The cow had jumped over a triple barbed wire fence and also caused injuries to a 64-year-old farmer who tried to help. She was also brought to the Klagenfurt Clinic with a rescue helicopter. Merkur.de resolves the situation that occurred in the normally quiet community of Glödnitz.
Farmers particularly warn of aggressive mother animals who defend their calves. Such attacks show the conflicts that can arise between hikers and animals and illustrate the importance of security in dealing with grazing animals. Aggressive reactions of cows are often only natural behaviors, since these animals have a pronounced protection instinct for their descendants. Br.de gives helpful tips on how hikers should behave properly near cows.
Rules of conduct for hikers
With regard to the safety of hikers, there are several recommended behaviors. This includes keeping a distance to grazing animals and leading dogs on a leash in order to avoid unnecessary disturbing the cows. If there is a dangerous situation, it is recommended to let the dog let off in order to distract the cow's attention and bring yourself to safety.
The Tyrol Chamber of Agriculture has published a code of conduct for hikers who emphasizes their own responsibility and points out that non -restraint can have serious legal consequences. In view of the increasing attacks on hikers, farmers in Bavaria also hope for comparable regulations to protect themselves and their animals.