📰 The Outrageous Close Encounter
Yesterday, a tourist visiting Mount Wutai in Shanxi Province, China, caused chaos after feeding local cows beef jerky and repeatedly poking them in the rear with a hiking stick. Local officials confirmed that the normally docile cows retaliated, knocking the tourist off his feet and stepping on him, leading to fractured ribs and a minor injury.
🎥 Video Sparks Emotional Fallout
Viral video footage shared on social platforms shows the tourist offering snack bits to the herd before teasing them with the hiking pole. Once provoked, the cows began pushing and circling him, forcing authorities to step in. Observers quickly expressed outrage over public mistreatment of animals and the tourist's disregard for safety protocols.
🌿 Expert Opinion: Why It's a Bad Idea
Wildlife behavior experts warn that feeding livestock processed human snacks like beef jerky—or using poles to provoke them—can trigger defensive aggression. Such actions disturb the animals' natural behavior and stress thresholds, particularly in protected or tourist environments like Mount Wutai.
📢 Tourists Must Respect Wildlife
Although tourist spots occasionally allow supervised interaction with animals, visitors are strongly urged to avoid:
- Feeding animals non-native or processed treats
- Poking, hitting, or startling animals with equipment
- Taking viral shortcuts that put both people and wildlife at risk
Officials reiterated that all related regulations prohibit feeding or poking local fauna, emphasizing that respect is essential—not selfies.
🏥 Outcome: Injuries and Reprimand
The injured tourist was promptly hospitalized for rib fractures and released after treatment. Meanwhile, Mount Wutai officials issued a public reminder against reckless animal interactions, clarifying that feeding would be strictly banned moving forward.
🧩 What This Teaches Us
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