54-year-old farmer killed by water buffalo while plowing in Don Carlos, Bukidnon

54-year-old farmer killed by water buffalo while plowing in Don Carlos, Bukidnon

📌 On Tuesday, October 20, in the afternoon, a 54-year-old farmer was gored in the head by his own water buffalo (carabao) while plowing a field in Barangay Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Mindanao. He was taken to the hospital, but he was already dead when he arrived.

■ How the incident happened
· The farmer was plowing with the water buffalo in a field in Purok Malinawon.
· According to the Daily Tribune, the buffalo, which had been working since morning, showed signs of exhaustion and stopped moving, so the farmer whipped it again. The buffalo suddenly became aggressive, butted him in the head, and kept attacking him after he fell. Inquirer, citing an eyewitness, reported that the buffalo attacked after the farmer struck it.
· Reports differ on the time of the incident: around 3:00 p.m. (Daily Tribune) and around 3:40 p.m. (Inquirer).

■ Investigation and current status
· According to Inquirer, the farmer was taken to a hospital in the neighboring town of Maramag, but he had suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival.
· Don Carlos police confirmed the death at the hospital after the victim's brother reported the incident. It has not yet been disclosed whether the buffalo had been tied up.

■ Advice for residents and travelers
· If you encounter water buffalo during rural farm experiences or on country roads, do not approach or provoke them, and keep your distance.
· Large animals that are exhausted or agitated can attack suddenly, so do not stand close behind or beside them.

■ Sources
Daily Tribune (10/21), Inquirer (10/21)