Emergency teams have cautioned against a “foolish” TikTok craze related to Heilan coos in England after three individuals required saving. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Comments
Visitors and residents have been alerted regarding a trending online fad concerning Heilan coos in England after three people needed assistance from emergency personnel. The Scottish breed of hardy cattle is easily identifiable because of their extended, woolly coat and substantial horns.
Even though the animal originates from Scotland, their presence in southern England has encouraged a rising number of people to plan visits to observe them in a location filled with “hazards”. Social media participants have chronicled their adventures seeing the cows at Butser Hill, a well-known nature preserve in Hampshire. In one favored video posted on TikTok, a woman named Renata filmed herself on a walk to view the Heilan coos.
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In the recording, she is shown approaching the animals and getting rather close, although she doesn’t seem to make any direct contact. She also filmed the cows grazing on vegetation and relaxing in the winter sunlight. Over the video, she included text stating: “Did you know that you can hike with Heilan coos in Hampshire?”
In the caption, she continued: “A fulfilling walk you should do before winter concludes. Butser Hill, South Downs way | car park: GU31 5DP”.
Other TikTok users were quick to express their opinions. One person commented: “Went on Sunday, they are so calm.”
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A second displayed a photo they had taken of the Heilan coos on their own trip and stated: “I went today, it was brilliant!”
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A third wrote: “Heilan coo in England? No way.”
A fourth person remarked: “These are precious AND you spotted mother bird of prey!!” Another penned: “They’re adorable.”
However, not everyone was eager to promote such outings. One noted: “This isn’t meant as criticism, but my farm is right beside it and I can hardly move around and complete my work because of the number of vehicles”.
Another disclosed: “My relatives own a farm nearby. Our ground is now ruined and we can’t cultivate crops on it for some time because of this ridiculous TikTok trend.”
@renata_delvalle A wholesome hike you must do before winter is over Butser Hill, South Downs way | car park: GU31 5DP #hike #hampshire #southdownsnationalpark #highlandcows #fyp @Renata ♬ original sound – Megspam
Renata responded: “I’m upset to learn that. I share destinations I adore and consistently show respect for them and their environments when I go. I realize how annoying that must be, but other people’s actions are beyond my influence.”
There are also safety issues related to such a journey. A representative for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service cautioned: “We’re observing a rising number of visitors going to Butser Hill in Hampshire, after the area’s Heilan coos became widely popular on social media.
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“Three individuals were saved from the hill, emphasizing the perils of visiting the area at this period of the year. Teams were summoned to aid three persons who had become lost in the area, amidst harsh weather and diminishing light.”
The service further stated: “With temperatures plummeting and rainfall starting, the group rapidly found themselves in trouble. Firefighters from Cosham and Havant collaborated with colleagues from the South Central Ambulance Service. Despite difficult circumstances, the persons were quickly pinpointed using the what3words app to narrow down their position.”