Hillwalker 'grateful to be alive' after being trampled by cows
A hillwalker was yesterday recovering in hospital and ‘grateful to be alive’ after being trampled by cows.
Mary-Jane Parker was on a Munro-bagging trip in the Highlands but ended up with ‘severe injuries’.
She was at Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, when the incident happened earlier this week.
Posting on the Facebook site ‘I Am Bagging The Munros’ she recounted the terrifying ordeal.
More than 100 people have already commented – including some who have had similar experiences of encounters with cows and bulls.
Ms Parker was on a trip in the Monadhliath Munros – mountains of more then 3,000 feet.
She wrote: ‘I just wanted to advise people thinking of going to do three Munros leaving from the car park at Glen Banchor that I was trampled by the cows there on Tuesday.
‘I had my dog on her lead but that made no difference. When I first saw the cows and calves I thought all the adults were cows, but just before they started attacking me I saw there was actually a bull there too, which of course is a completely different situation.
Mary-Jane Parker ended up with 'severe injuries' on a Munro-bagging trip in the Highlands
Ms Parker took to social media to warn about the dangers of walking near cattle
The incident happened at Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, Inverness-shire
‘There was a sign on the gate advising that there may be cows either calves and to keep dogs on leads. But there was no mention of a bull on the sign.
‘I am in hospital with severe injuries but grateful to be alive. I don’t want anyone else to have a similar experience so thought I would post this message.’
Among those adding comments was Katy Emslie who wrote: ’We were there last week and were very threatened by the cows as they were all approaching us but we luckily got out of there quick. Had dog on lead also! Speedy recovery!’
Paul Hastings said: ’Unfortunately not the first time I’ve heard this, luckily you survived.
'The first thing you need to do is to release your dog. Cows generally will go after a dog but not a human. Dogs generally can escape.’
Dani Brackenridge added: ’Last week I entered a field with cows and calves with my dog.
'I decided to avoid the herd and walk nearer a lone bullock or heffer (unsure to be honest).
'The lone cow started to trot after me and my dog. I hid behind a tree in the end and didn’t move until luckily the herd went into another field.
‘It has seriously made me question walking on my own. Never been an issue for me previously. Earlier in the day we walked past cows and calves, gave them a wide berth and it was fine.
‘Sorry to read what has happened to you and thank goodness you are ok. It could have easily been very different.’
