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Jura hiker trampled by cows

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 06:30

A Vaudois hiker thought he wouldn’t make it out alive after being trampled by a herd of cows last Friday.

He was walking with his dog in canton Jura, close to the French border, when the cows suddenly charged. The man suffered serious injuries: a fractured leg, broken ribs, a concussion, and heavy bruising. 

It’s thought his dog may have startled the herd, which first chased the animal, then turned on its owner. 

A couple nearby heard his cries and called emergency services. 

Local officials remind hikers to keep their dogs on a lead, stay calm near herds, and take detours if calves are present.

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