Woman killed after cow attack while walking dog

The photo shows a close-up of a cow’s face, with its nose and mouth dominating the foreground. The cow’s nostrils are wet and shiny, and there’s a small droplet of saliva visible near its mouth. In the background, there are other cows standing on what appears to be a dirt or soil surface under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.PA Media

The attack happened on Exmoor earlier in October

A woman died after being trampled by a herd of cows while walking her dog on Exmoor, an inquest was told.

Rebecca Jane Hitchings, 59, of Woodcombe, near Minehead, in Somerset, was found with severe injuries and she was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, but doctors were unable to save her.

Senior Devon, Plymouth and Torbay coroner Philip Spinney said Ms Hitchings suffered blunt trauma that led to haemorrhagic shock. Ms Hitchings, a retired nurse who was born in Exeter, died on 16 October.

The inquest, held in Devon, was adjourned and is expected to be transferred to the Somerset coroner for a full hearing.

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