KOTTAYAM: A man, who went to feed his bull, was gored to death. The shocking incident happened at Ponkunnam Chamampathal. The dead is Reji George (60) of Cherputhukavala Kannukuzhy Aalummoottil. His wife Darley (52), who sustained serious injuries has been admitted to a private hospital in Pala.

The incident happened this morning at 11.30 am. The bull attacked Reji when he went to feed the animal. The bull gored Darley when she came hearing her husband screaming. She sustained injuries all over her body. The locals rushed the two to the hospital. However, Reji’s life could not be saved.

The couple’s daughter is in Canada. He has been rearing buffaloes and bulls for years. He bought the bull that attacked him a few days ago.

The locals said the bull was showing signs of rabies. Foam was coming from his mouth. His body has been shifted to the mortuary of Kanjirapally Taluk Hospital.