Cows attack hikers in the Carinthian mountains - dog escapes at the last second!

Cows attack hikers in the Carinthian mountains - dog escapes at the last second!

On June 8, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in the popular Hiking area Heiligenblut on the Großglockner. A couple from Upper Austria were traveling on a gravel path near the ladder stream waterfall at around 3:40 p.m. on Sunday afternoon with their white shepherd's dog when they met a herd of grazing cows. The unusual meeting ensured panic among the animals.

The cows noticed the dog and reacted to what resulted in aggressive behavior. In a desperate attempt to protect her four-legged friend, the 40-year-old man let go of his dog's leash to enable him to escape. Unfortunately, the couple was now between the fleeing dog and the angry cows and was bumped into heads and horns by several animals. Fortunately, both hikers only suffered minor injuries, while the dog remained intact. The incident only came to an end when a random car shook the cows, which made it possible for the couple to escape the unfortunate incident and to capture the dog again.

background of the encounter

The situation occurred in the "Bruchetalm", known for its picturesque hiking trails and impressive views of the surrounding mountains. The incident in which the couple was trapped between cows and their dog makes it clear how important it is to carefully act in agricultural areas. Cows that feel unintentionally threatened can react aggressively, as other unpleasant incidents show in the past few weeks.

recently a 65-year-old German was attacked and seriously injured in hiking in another area, the Heitenwanger Hochalm, of aggressive cows. Previously, a mother with her ten -year -old daughter had been harassed by the same cows. These incidents underline the need to take the warning signs and safety precautions in the affected hiking areas seriously. These areas are particularly characterized in many regions, and the police advise you to be careful near pasture areas.

The numerous reports of such incidents remind us of the dangers that can exist on hikes in the Alpine regions. Hikers should take everyday security precautions and deal with respectfully with the animal environment so as not to get into potentially dangerous situations. The affected couple in Heiligenblut was still lucky in misfortune because she and her dog could get away relatively lightly. However, it remains to be hoped that such incidents will not become normal.

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