Man injured after being caught between fighting cows on Hong Kong hiking trail
67-year-old ‘caught in crossfire’ of clash near Shing Mun Reservoir as spate of wildlife incidents sparks welfare activists’ calls for protection measures
A man has been injured by two fighting cows while hiking near a Hong Kong reservoir.
The 67-year-old reported the incident to police at about 7.30am on Monday after seeing two animals fighting on the MacLehose Trail, near the main dam of Shing Mun Reservoir in the New Territories.
He said he was ‘caught in the crossfire’ during the chaos and was struck by one of the animals. The man sustained injuries to his fingers and knees and was taken to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan.
Meanwhile, at around 9pm on Sunday, a cow was hit by a car on Route Twisk near Memorial Pavilion, in the New Territories.
The animal’s legs were injured, and officers at the scene alerted staff from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to make the necessary arrangements.
Dashcam footage shared online shows the cow lying near the middle of the road, with two cars parked close by and their hazard lights flashing.