Man gored to death by buffalo during Eid al-Adha ritual

29 May 2026 • 3:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man gored to death by buffalo during Eid al-Adha ritual

  • A man has died and another was injured after being gored by buffaloes during Eid al-Adha sacrificial rituals in Johor, Malaysia.
  • The first incident saw a 45-year-old man gored by a buffalo intended for sacrifice, later succumbing to vascular injuries in hospital.
  • In a separate event on the same afternoon, another 45-year-old man suffered a fractured rib after being attacked by a buffalo in a nearby area.
  • Police reported that the buffaloes suddenly became aggressive in both cases, which occurred during the ritual slaughter of livestock for the Islamic festival.
  • Both incidents have been classified as sudden deaths with no criminal elements, and details have been forwarded to the Johor Veterinary Services Department.

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