“10 Men Running Away”: A Cape Town Woman Films a Cow With Anger Issues Running Over Young Man
- A Cape Town woman recorded a group of men trying to load a cow into a truck
- The cow trampled one young man who couldn't get out of the way in time, while all the other men scattered
- The viral video got over 25,000 reactions and 1,600 comments, with viewers debating whether the cow had anger issues
- Briefly News spoke to animal activist Jayshri Rangasamy regarding why any person herding a wild animal should be wary of hitting the animal, especially if it can charge
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A woman from Cape Town has shared a shocking video on the seventh of August showing the moment a cow with anger issues runs over a young man during a loading gone wrong.
Facebook user @sinengomso.resha, who lives in Cape Town, filmed the dramatic incident that has left South Africans stunned.
The video shows about 10 men trying to pull a stubborn cow towards a truck. The animal was clearly resisting their efforts, refusing to move forward despite multiple people pulling on its horns. Everything changed when someone decided to hit the cow from behind with a stick to make it cooperate.
The moment the cow felt the stick, it became furious and started charging forward at full speed. Most of the men who were pulling the cow managed to jump out of the way quickly, but one young man wasn't fast enough. The angry cow aimed its horns directly at him and trampled him to the ground.
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The woman recording immediately moved her phone away as everyone rushed to check on the injured man. You can hear the panic in people's voices as they try to help him after the cow knocked him down.
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Mzansi reacts to the incident
South Africans had mixed reactions to the dramatic cow incident, with some finding humour in the situation.
@Sylvester Chicks joked:
"😂😂😂I think he's not a family member."
@Andries Matyila laughed:
"😂😂 10 men running away 😂😂😂"
@Tlhogi Sphume advised:
"Always stay in the middle when it comes to these types of situations 🤣🤣🤣"
@Aubrey La Herrington said:
"They wanted the cow to come, now the cow is coming, but in a different direction 😂😂😂"
@Mzamani Kwinika noted:
"Lesson number 1, you do not fall down in critical moments."
@Zwelakhe Boy Boy confessed:
"I'm the guy who hit the cow behind, and it became very angry."
How to control a cow
According to experts at the University of Minnesota Extension, proper cattle handling is vital for safety. They explain that cows need to be moved calmly and quietly, as yelling and sudden movements make them stressed and unpredictable. The most important rule is staying calm because scared cows move in hurried and dangerous ways.
The experts say you should never approach cows from behind because they have a blind spot there, which can make them kick or take off suddenly. When moving cattle, handlers should position themselves at a 45 to 60 degree angle from the cow's shoulder to stay visible while guiding the animal safely.
The video went viral with over 25,000 reactions and more than 1,600 comments. Many people were concerned about the man's condition, while others noticed that the cow only became aggressive after being hit with the stick.
Briefly News spoke to animal activist Jayshri Rangasamy regarding why any person herding a wild animal should be wary of hitting the animal, especially if it can charge. She stated:
"A person should be extremely cautious when herding a wild animal, especially one capable of charging, because such animals can be unpredictable and easily provoked. Their natural instincts may interpret human presence or movement as a threat, triggering defensive or aggressive behaviour."
"A charging animal can cause serious injury or even death due to its strength, speed, and lack of restraint. Proper knowledge of the animal’s behaviour, maintaining a safe distance, and using appropriate herding techniques are essential to minimise risk and ensure both human and animal safety."
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Other stories of animals causing chaos
- Briefly News recently reported on sheep escaping from a trailer before Eid celebrations, but what the shepherd had to do to catch them left traffic completely disrupted.
- A woman revealed she used her NSFAS funds to buy livestock instead of books, but her reason for making this controversial choice impressed many South Africans.
- A truck full of sheep heads was spotted driving through Johannesburg, but what people saw inside the vehicle left the whole country disturbed.
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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy leads Fortrea's Clinical Team, managing Clinical Operations Delivery. Her expertise spans non-infectious (cardiovascular, endocrinology, gastroenterology) and infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) plus oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). She holds MS and BS degrees in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria and promotes empathetic leadership. She is also a ballroom dancer and animal activist. The comments and opinion pieces are Jayshri Rangasamy's personal opinion and do not represent any brand or company.
