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A donkey jumps into a van while on the loose, kicking and biting, injuring 3 people in Germany
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The woman, 33, required hospital treatment, while the motorists had minor injuries. A donkey's aggressive behavior led to injuries for three people after it jumped into a van.
A donkey's aggressive behavior led to injuries for three people after it jumped into a van. The animal, named Freddy, was loose along with a horse when passersby spotted them at a roundabout. Motorists attempted to secure Freddy, but it became aggressive and attacked them, also biting a woman who tried to help. The woman, 33, required hospital treatment, while the motorists had minor injuries.
The incident ended when the donkey's owner intervened to secure the animal. The reason for Freddy's aggressive reaction is still unclear.
Further details about the incident are available from the authorities, who released a statement about the events.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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