The family of a pensioner who died after being trampled by a runaway cow have paid tribute to the much-loved grandfather. Huw Evans, 75, was "attacked" by a cow which had escaped from the Whitland Mart livestock market in Carmarthenshire, said Dyfed-Powys Police.
Mr Evans, from Whitland, was airlifted to hospital after being injured in the centre of the town at around 10.15am on Saturday, November 19, but he died six days later. In a statement his family said: “Huw was a loved dad, dadcu, brother, uncle, and friend to many. We would like to thank the community for their support and well wishes while Huw was in hospital and since his passing. We now know how much he will be missed.”
Dyfed-Powys Police said Mr Evans' family had asked to be allowed to grieve in private. The force and the Health and Safety Executive watchdog are investigating the incident.
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Speaking shortly after the attack a Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "[The cow] came across an elderly man in North Road where it attacked and trampled him, causing serious injury. The cow then went on the rail track in the area and trains had to be put on stop to mitigate the danger to them.
"Eventually it made its way to a field where every effort was made to safely contain it in consultation with the owner. Unfortunately all attempts failed and, due to the danger posed by the animal, it was humanely dispatched with the consent of the owner."
Mr Evans was treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff before his death. You can read more of the latest news from Carmarthenshire here.
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