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73-Year-Old Shepherd Dies - Testimonies of Anxiety Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 23, 2026, 14:07
73-Year-Old Shepherd Dies - Testimonies of Anxiety Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

A 73-year-old shepherd from Dromolaxia passed away on Sunday evening, likely due to a heart attack. According to reports, the man had felt unwell beforehand. Testimonies indicate that the shepherd had been particularly anxious in recent days due to the situation with foot-and-mouth disease, which may have contributed to the heart attack. The incident comes at a time of heightened concern in the livestock community due to the spread of the disease.