A woman is in a critical condition after being trampled by cows in a Peak District field, an incident that also resulted in the death of her dog. The attack occurred near the village of Sheldon at approximately 15:45 BST on Tuesday.
A passerby alerted emergency services, and the victim was airlifted to a hospital in Sheffield, where she remains under treatment, Derbyshire Police confirmed. The force has issued a warning to walkers to exercise caution when near cattle.
Andrew Critchlow, Derbyshire county adviser for the National Farmers Union (NFU), urged dog walkers to be extra vigilant around cows and to give them a wide berth. He advised: 'Never walk between cows and their calves and don't try to move them. If you find yourself in a difficult situation with cattle, make sure you let your dog off the lead and get to safety.'
