Walker in his 70s is killed by cattle while visiting National Trust property
A walker in his 70s was trampled to death by cattle while visiting a National Trust site today.
Emergency services rushed to Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer in Norfolk, at around 11.45am.
Unfortunately, the man died from his injuries in the parking lot.
Following the death, the National Trust site was closed for the rest of the day and tomorrow.
Norfolk Police said: ‘Despite efforts to save him, a man in his 70s sadly died at the scene.’
‘His relatives have been informed. ‘Officers are investigating alongside colleagues at the Health and Safety Executive.’
A spokesman for the National Trust said: ‘Emergency services were called to the car park at Felbrigg Hall on Monday, July 13, after a member of the public was seriously injured while walking.
‘Despite the intervention of medical teams, the person died tragically at the scene.
A man was killed by cattle at Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer in Norfolk today.
The site’s grounds cover 520 acres and include woodland, a lake and a walled garden
Built in the 17th century, the property was donated to the National Trust in 1969.
‘We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news; ‘Our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.’
This is not the first death to occur on the Norfolk estate.
In 2007, 11-year-old Daniel Mullinger was killed when a 23-metre-long tree branch fell on him while he was visiting the land with his school for an orienteering trip.
Felbrigg Hall was built in the 17th century and donated to the National Trust in 1969.
Its grounds include 520 acres of woodland, a lake and a walled garden.
