Udder chaos: Frenzied cow injures man in Chon Buri
A frenzied cow in Sattahip, Chon Buri province, injured its caretaker by ramming him against a wall, causing severe injuries and triggering a chaotic rescue attempt. Locals and rescue workers struggled to retrieve the injured man as the agitated cow continued to charge at them, forcing them to flee.
The Sattahip Sawang Rojanathammasathan Rescue Foundation’s radio centre received a report at 9.30pm yesterday of an individual being gored by a cow in Phlu Ta Luang, Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province. Rescue personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene to assess and manage the situation.
Upon arrival, they found 56 year old Sakchai lying in front of the cattle pen with severe injuries. The rescue team had to proceed with extreme caution due to the cow’s ongoing aggressive behaviour in the vicinity. As they attempted to extract the injured man from the scene, the cow continued its rampage, forcing the team to scatter multiple times before they could safely transport Sakchai to Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital.
Locals provided more details about the incident. They explained that two cows had started fighting, and Sakchai intervened to separate them. During the altercation, one of the cows hurled Sakchai against a wall with such force that he was thrown into an adjacent cattle pen. Despite being severely injured, he managed to crawl out and call for help near the pen.
“The cow was completely out of control. It was terrifying to get close to it, even to help Sakchai.”
Authorities are expected to investigate further to determine any additional safety measures that might prevent similar incidents in the future, reported KhaoSod.
Rescue operations concluded with Sakchai being admitted to the hospital, where medical staff began immediate treatment for his injuries.
In related news, a recent report by Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation revealed a troubling trend: since 2018, wild elephant-related attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 150 people, with over 133 reported injuries. The Humane Society pointed fingers at tourists for provoking these attacks.
