A farm worker was found laying dead next to an open condom packet and a cow – it is thought he was brutally kicked to death after trying to interfere with the animal
A farm worker was kicked to death after reportedly trying to have sex with a cow in Brazil.
The 45-year-old was found unconscious on the ground wearing a condom with the open wrapper beside him. Police in Samambaia, near the Brazilian capital Brasilia, confirmed they are investigating. The strange incident occurred on Wednesday at a farm in a rural area called Laje da Jiboia, where the dead man lived and worked.
A colleague told police they spent the previous day drinking together and said the victim got up at 5am the day of his death to milk the cows before failing to return after taking the first lot to his boss for his morning coffee.
He said he found the man lying unconscious beside one of the cows and discovered the condom on him as he tried to move him. Detectives are working on the theory the farm worker was killed with a kick to the head as he tried to interfere with one of the cows. Emergency medical responders confirmed they tried but failed to revive him after discovering he had gone into cardiac arrest.
In June last year a cleaner was arrested on suspicion of raping a goat at a veterinary hospital in Madrid. The 43-year-old was held after a female student spotted him “in a strange position with the animal” and alerted a duty manager.
Last August a Russian tourist who allegedly tried to rape a cow was gored by the animal and had to be rescued by Thai police. Reports a few days after the incident said the 26-year-old faced conscription to Vladimir Putin’s army.
Meanwhile, a farmer had a miraculous escape after he slammed into an electricity pole carrying 33,000 volts – and escaped without serious injuries. Last year, the unsuspecting farmer collided with the pole, toppling an overhead power line. The incident was one of seven similar accidents reported to Electricity North West recently. Ahead of the harvest season, the firm has issued a reminder to farmers to stay vigilant and steer clear of electricity poles and overhead lines.
Paul Killilea, asset and investment director at from Electricity North West, said: “The farmers involved are lucky to be alive. We’ve also seen considerable damage to the power network which has then gone on to impact customers due to the power cuts that have been caused. The reality is this could have been a very different situation for those involved. We are again calling on farmers to take note of their surroundings, be vigilant and stay aware.
“It’s essential any employees or contractors are also briefed on the location of any electricity equipment before work starts. I urge everybody who works on farmland to take note, these incidents are serious and by being aware, it really could save a life.”
