Man trampled to death by cattle during walk at National Trust estate
Felbrigg Hall is a 17th-century English country house near the village of that name in Norfolk (Picture: Getty Images)
A walker in his 70s has died after being trampled by cattle at a National Trust site.
Emergency services were called to the Felbrigg Hall Estate, near Cromer in Norfolk, shortly before midday on Monday.
Despite paramedics’ best efforts an elderly man ‘sadly died at the scene’ after suffering serious injuries.
Norfolk Police said an investigation is underway with the Health and Safety Executive.
A spokesperson said: ‘His next of kin have been informed. Officers are investigating alongside colleagues from the Health and Safety Executive.’
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The National Trust added: ‘Emergency services were called to the parkland at Felbrigg Hall on Monday, July 13, after a member of the public was seriously injured while walking.
‘Despite the efforts of the paramedics, the person tragically died at the scene.
‘We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news, and our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.’
A notice on the Felbrigg Hall website says the site is ‘currently closed and will remain so’ today.
The 17th century estate includes a lake and some 520 acres of woods.
A spokesperson said: ‘We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news, and our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
‘As an investigation is under way, we are unable to comment further.’
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