MOTHER KILLED BY COW, SON SAYS 'DID NOT STAND A CHANCE'

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"The consultant said the injuries that my mum sustained were the worst they had ever seen, equivalent to those of a high-speed crash.

"She did not stand a chance against that animal. My mum went blue when I looked, the cows were staring at me, her lips went blue. I was screaming her name."

An ambulance was called and paramedics attempted resuscitation.

Marian, from Ashton-under-Lyne, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle but died two days later.

There have been 74 fatalities involving cattle recorded since 2000 - with 18 of those being members of the public.

In comparison, dangerous dogs have killed 17 people in the last eight years.

The family is urging the public to be more aware of the dangers posed by cows and their young calves.

"Farmers should know it's the time of the year when cattle are with their calves and it could be dangerous and they have to look after the public," said Chris.

"My life has gone now, here is someone who was very fit, nothing is going to be the same ever again, it's just traumatic, so sad and silly, and totally ridiculous that this has happened, it could happen to anyone.

"We all go on walks, you don't expect to finish up in this situation and this should never happen to anyone again."

Sky News

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