Cows grab hiking pair: dramatic incident in Heiligenblut!

Cows grab hiking pair: dramatic incident in Heiligenblut!

On Pentecost Sunday, a couple from Upper Austria were slightly injured by cows while hiking in Heiligenblut on the Großglockner (Spittal district). The incident occurred on an alpine path in the Bruchetalm at about 1,600 meters above sea level when the cows tried to attack the couple's dog. The 40-year-old man held his white shepherd on a short leash, but when he let go of the leash to allow the dog to flee, the cows joined the couple. Fortunately, the dog was captured and was unharmed, as Kleinezeitung.at reported.

The 44-year-old woman and her partner experienced the incident on Sunday afternoon. The cows followed the couple after letting go of the leash and ensured a risky situation. A passing car drove out the cows, causing the couple to escape. This incident raises questions about the risks that exist on hikes with dogs in the alpine area.

Important information for hikers

On the alpine pastures, hikers should always adhere to certain rules of conduct to avoid accidents. It is strongly recommended not to feed, stroke or frighten animals, as this can unnecessarily frighten the animals. Information about the correct way of dealing with the fauna. Sord cows in particular show a strong protection instinct to their calves. Since they perceive free -range dogs as a threat, special caution is required. Dogs should always be avoided.

hikes with dogs also require specific precautions. Dogs must not be tied to your own body because they have to be released quickly in the event of an attack. In addition, only well obedient dogs are suitable for such excursions. As [news.at] (https://www.nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/kuehe-wehten-in-kaernten-wanderer-paar-aus-oberoesterreich ;art58,4058658) and and [Agriculture-verbesen.at] (https://www.landwirtschaft-ver stands.at/landwirtschaft-fuer-alle/umwelt-klima/hund-laerm-und-kritic questions).