80-anyos na lolo na mangunguha sana ng kahoy, napatay ng nakasalubong niyang kalabaw

- An 80-year-old man from Pilar, Cebu died after being attacked and mugged by a carabao last Friday

- According to the police authorities, the victim was reportedly just getting wood in the mountains when he came across the carabao

- In a report by Adrian Ayalin in ABs-CBN's 'TV Patrol,' the carabao was properly tied to a tree but got free when the rope snapped

- That was the time when the carabao started attacking and mauling the poor elderly man until he became lifeless

An 80-year-old man from Pilar, Cebu lost his life after being attacked and mauled by a carabao last Friday.

Police said the elderly man was in the mountains collecting wood when he encountered the animal.

According to a report by Adrian Ayalin on ABS-CBN's TV Patrol, the carabao was tied to a tree but managed to break free when the rope snapped.

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The carabao then charged at the man, repeatedly attacking him until he passed away.

Help was nowhere to be found since the incident happened in a place far away from the highway.

The animal attack victim was already lifeless when he was found by his wife and the police authorities.

The owner of the carabao promised to take care of all the fees for the memorial services and burial of the elderly man.

Carabaos (water buffaloes) are generally gentle and docile, especially when domesticated. They are commonly used for farming and are accustomed to human interaction. However, like any large animal, they can become aggressive in certain situations.

A carabao may defend itself if it feels threatened or provoked, and mother carabaos can be territorial and protective of their young.

During mating season, bulls tend to be more aggressive, particularly when competing for a mate. Additionally, an injured or sick carabao might react unpredictably.

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While attacks on humans are rare, there have been reports of carabaos goring or chasing people, especially when provoked.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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In another viral local report, a wanted man in Basud, Camarines Norte was arrested in Laguna for allegedly taking advantage of his 16-year-old stepsister. According to the victim, she lost control of herself due to too much intoxication. She, her stepbrother, and other friends were drinking on July 2023, and she woke up from the heinous crime being committed by three men including her stepbrother. The other two suspects were first arrested by the police, and the victim's stepbrother was arrested after over a year.

Source: KAMI.com.gh