A tragic incident unfolded in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, when 29-year-old Rebekah Morris, known as Becki, was fatally trampled by a cow while out walking her dog on the evening of July 9, 2022. The harrowing details emerged during an inquest at Leicester Coroner’s Court as the jury delved into the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.
The court heard that just moments before the fatal event, Ms Morris had sent a picture of cattle to her mother with the caption “cows” during her walk at around 9 pm. Alarm bells rang when she stopped responding to messages, prompting her parents to search the same field depicted in the photo. To their utter dismay, they found her injured, and despite desperate attempts by paramedics, she was tragically pronounced dead at 11:21 pm.
Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Biggs, who conducted Ms Morris’s post-mortem examination, provided chilling insights to the jury. He revealed that her injuries were consistent with those caused by a trampling incident, displaying blunt force traumatic injuries and abrasions to her upper chest and left shoulder. The examination uncovered extensive liver damage leading to severe internal bleeding, ultimately proving fatal.
Dr Biggs ruled out the involvement of another person, noting that all injuries were indicative of a livestock trampling incident. Despite traces of alcohol and medications found in Ms Morris’s blood, Dr Biggs reassured that the combination was not deemed dangerous. The inquest is set to span five days as further details surrounding this tragic event are unravelled.
The unfolding tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can unexpectedly arise even in seemingly mundane situations. The devastating loss of Becki Morris leaves a somber air, highlighting the fragility of life and the importance of safety measures, even in the most unsuspecting of circumstances. The inquest acts as a solemn investigation into the events leading to Becki’s demise, offering closure and understanding to her grieving loved ones.