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Bukidnon farmer killed in carabao goring incident
A 54-year-old farmer in Don Carlos, Bukidnon died after being gored by a carabao while working in his field. The animal became agitated during plowing operations in Barangay Pinamaloy on Tuesday afternoon.
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The farmer, identified by police as a resident of Purok Mabuhay in Barangay Pinamaloy, sustained critical head injuries when the carabao attacked while he was plowing his field. The incident occurred in the afternoon in Don Carlos municipality, located in the province of Bukidnon.
First responders transported the victim to a hospital in nearby Maramag town following the goring. However, the severity of his injuries proved fatal.
The incident underscores the risks faced by agricultural workers in the region who regularly work with large animals. Carabaos, commonly used throughout the Philippines for farm work and transport, can become unpredictable and dangerous if startled or agitated.
Police have documented the case and are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the animal's aggressive behavior during the farming operation.