Bukidnon Farmer Dies After Carabao Suddenly Turns Violent on Farm
CARABAO – What began as an ordinary farming activity ended in tragedy when a carabao attacked a 54-year-old farmer in Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Tuesday afternoon.
A 54-year-old farmer died after a carabao attacked and gored him in the head while he was working on a farm in Barangay Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, who lived in Purok Mabuhay in the same barangay, sustained critical head injuries from the attack. He was immediately brought to a hospital in neighboring Maramag town for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Based on the initial investigation conducted by the Don Carlos Municipal Police Station (MPS), the incident took place at approximately 3:40 p.m. in Purok Malinawon, Barangay Pinamaloy.
Investigators gathered information from an eyewitness who recounted how the farmer was plowing the field when he accidentally struck the carabao he was using for the agricultural work.
The impact reportedly caused the animal to become agitated, prompting it to turn against the farmer. The carabao then attacked him, inflicting a severe injury to his head.
The farmer’s condition quickly became critical, leading to his transportation to a nearby hospital. Despite the efforts to bring him for medical treatment, he did not survive the injuries he sustained during the encounter.
Major Al-Nico Haman, chief of police of Don Carlos MPS, confirmed that authorities acted promptly after the victim’s brother personally went to the police station to report the incident.
Following the report, police personnel proceeded to verify the farmer’s condition at the hospital where he had been taken.
Authorities initially focused their investigation on the circumstances surrounding the attack, including the eyewitness account describing what happened while the victim was plowing the farmland.
The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers farmers face when working with livestock and using animals for agricultural activities. Even animals commonly used to assist with farm work can become dangerous when startled, irritated, or provoked.
Carabaos remain important to many Filipino farmers, particularly in rural communities where they are traditionally used to help cultivate fields. However, incidents involving agitated livestock can result in serious injuries or fatalities.
The farmer’s death highlights the risks associated with handling farm animals, especially during physically demanding agricultural tasks. Authorities have documented the initial findings as they continue to establish the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter in Don Carlos, Bukidnon.
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