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Don't touch Daniel when traveling in Switzerland.

Swiss Daniel

If you go hiking in Switzerland, please remember a new rule: keep your distance from the cow and never touch it, not even a good calf. Otherwise, you may be chased around by them, or you may be hurt all over.

On the 30th, British media reported that after the tragedy that many travelers tried to get in close contact with cows, the official station of Swiss Walking Association issued the following suggestions: Don't disturb them, let alone touch them, even a cute calf; Don't try to scare them, don't stare at them, and don't wave sticks in front of them. In extreme cases, you should aim at their asses.

Although the association did not give the exact data of recent cattle injuries, they said that in recent years, there have been many accidents of "accidental fire" between Swiss cattle and people than in the past few years.

As for the reason, the association believes that this is due to new farming methods. Nowadays, cows are more often put in pastures. They have little contact with herders and are not used to being close to others. Another reason is that many travelers will panic when they suddenly meet cows, and they don't know what to do. Some people will immediately turn around and run, but this is the most dangerous move. The correct way is to keep quiet and stay away from the cows slowly.

An experienced tour guide said that if you really like cows, it is ok to look 20 meters away.