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Grandfather Attacked by Rogue Stag in UK Beauty Spot
9 Sep
Summary
- 67-year-old man attacked by stag in Tatton Park, Cheshire
- Suffered two broken ribs and deep knife-like wound
- Friend distracted stag, likely saving victim's life
On September 6th, 2025, a 67-year-old grandfather named Rod Savage was attacked by a rogue stag while walking through Tatton Park, a popular beauty spot in Cheshire, UK. Savage was with his friend Danny McNicholl when they suddenly encountered the wild animal just 300 yards from the park's entrance.
Before they could react, the stag charged at Savage, knocking him to the ground. Savage recalled "curling up" to protect himself and "playing dead" in an attempt to stop the attack. Fortunately, McNicholl was able to distract the stag by throwing a branch, allowing Savage to stagger back to the park's entrance with his friend's help.
Savage suffered two broken ribs and a deep, "knife-like wound" from the incident. He was taken to Macclesfield Hospital, where doctors initially feared the attack may have pierced one of his vital organs. Fortunately, Savage was discharged the following day after the wound was cleaned and stitched.
The heightened aggression of the stag was attributed to the approaching rutting season and the summer's dry weather, which has led to a shortage of food in the area. Savage warned others visiting Tatton Park to be cautious and respectful of the wild animals, emphasizing that "this isn't Bambi, these are wild animals."
