The poor animal was probably scared.
On Sat, Jul 16, four people were injured after a carabao went bersek during the Subanen Festival in Ozamiz City. The event was part of the Feast for the Virgin of Cotta.
A video of the carabao running through the crowd was posted by the Mindanaoan Broadcasting Channel.
“A 63-year-old woman was hit by the carabao’s horn, while three minors aged 4, 14, and 15 sustained minor injuries in the ensuing stampede,” reports Dynah Diestro on ABS-CBNnews.com.
The carabao was supposed to be part of the street dancing contingent but it got startled when the drums started playing.
Police Chief Inspector Richard Catipay said they had no choice but to shoot the carabao to prevent further damage. The report didn’t confirm if the carabao died on the spot or if it survived.
