A man in southeastern Brazil was killed when a cow fell through the roof of his home and landed on him. The incident occurred in the town of Caratinga, in the state of Minas Gerais.
Joao Maria de Souza, 45, was lying in bed when the one-tonne cow, which had been grazing on a hill behind the house, stepped onto the asbestos roof. The roof collapsed under the animal's weight, and it fell onto Mr Souza.
Mr Souza was taken to hospital but died the following day from internal bleeding, according to reports. Relatives said he was conscious and appeared to be in good condition initially, but had to wait too long to see a doctor.
Local media reports that this is the third such incident in the region in the past three years. In the first, no one was home when a cow fell through a roof. In the second, a baby and a small child sleeping nearby escaped unharmed, described as a miraculous escape.
Caratinga is located in a hilly area of Minas Gerais, a state traditionally known for cattle raising and dairy production.
