Tragedy in Bad Mitterndorf: Bull killing farmer at stable work
Tragedy in Bad Mitterndorf: Bull killing farmer at stable work
On Saturday morning, June 29, 2025, a tragic tragedy occurred in Bad Mitterdorf, Styria. A 56-year-old farmer was attacked by a bull during the stable work, which led to his fatal injuries. The incident happened at around 9 a.m. in the freewheeling of the family business, where the farmer routinely supplied its animals.
Witnesses speak of dramatic scenes. The bull, which is known for his unpredictability, pushed the farmer with impressive force against the stable wall and did not let him off. Despite immediate help from family members and neighbors who chose the emergency call, the emergency doctor could only find the death of the farmer. The police excluded third -party fault and assumes a tragic accident at work. The bull was separated after the incident to avoid further dangers. The municipality of Bad Mitterndorf is mourning for the late farmer under shock and friends and neighbors.
highly dangerous animal husbandry
The incident throws a light on the dangers that exist in agriculture. According to [agrarheute.com] (https://www.agrarheute.com/management/betriebsfueitung/so-gefaehrlich-grundwirtschaft-hohe-unfalls- alarming-616552), over 13,000 accidents are the largest danger area in agriculture. Animal husbandry in particular accounts for over 23 percent of all recorded accidents. The focus is on dealing with big cattle, especially with cattle, where in 2021 seven deaths and 4,700 accidents were registered by direct animal contact.
The dramatic figures from agriculture deserve special attention. Accidents in horticultural and landscape maintenance work represent around 20 percent of all incidents, while working with machines, devices and vehicles each make up around 15 percent of accidents. However, the most dangerous areas of work are still forced work and crop construction, which are responsible for over 20 percent of the deaths.
In view of these dangers, it is of great importance that farmers and pet owners take suitable security measures to prevent such tragic accidents as in Bad Mitterdorf in the future. lt1 also emphasizes how important information and training are for safe use of animals.The thoughts of the entire community are with the family and the friends of the accident farmer during this difficult time. Such a loss leaves deep traces in a rural community based on close relationships and mutual support.
This tragic incident warns us not to underestimate the dangers of animal husbandry and to take the security in agriculture seriously.
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| Ort | Bad Mitterndorf, Steiermark, Österreich |
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