Hiker Killed in Cow Attack in Austrian Alps

On Sunday, a 67-year-old woman lost her life following an attack by a herd of cows in Lienz, East Tyrol, Austria. Her 65-year-old spouse sustained serious injuries during the incident. The police noted that the herd consisted of a "mid-double-digit number" of cows. Notably, the couple was not with a dog at the time. The cause of the cows' aggressive behavior remains unknown, although such attacks can occur when cows feel threatened, particularly if a dog is nearby. Authorities and local farmers urge hikers to exercise caution in Alpine areas. In a related event, an 85-year-old man died in Ramsau am Dachstein in September 2025.