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Killer Cows Stomp Four Brits to Death

By Jane Yager,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 26, 2009 4:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – A new kind of mad cow is plaguing Britain: four people have been trampled to death by bovines this summer, reports the Independent. This unusual spate of attacks by the generally docile animals prompted farmers yesterday to warn walkers against bringing dogs near cows—a factor in two of the fatal attacks.

Cows are naturally curious, but not generally considered aggressive.
Cows are naturally curious, but not generally considered aggressive.   (Shutter Stock)
Having four deadly cow attacks in a summer is highly unusual.
Having four deadly cow attacks in a summer is highly unusual.   (Shutter Stock)
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Snarfeh
Aug 27, 2009 12:27 PM CDT
Cows - 4 / people - 9, 465, 822, 786, 036. I'd say we are winning....
cognitivefilter
Aug 27, 2009 4:05 AM CDT
i can't even believe the photo caption called cows 'naturally curious'. that is ridiculous all they do is eat and poop. and now, apparently, trample people.
Shannonals
Aug 27, 2009 2:18 AM CDT
What a depressing way to die

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