Incident type: Animal encounter

Any incident caused by or involving an animal.

Two horses led straight onto road without looking. Caused horses to bolt, emergency braking and rider to come off.

Deer Crossing

Incident occurred on the New River Rail Trail in Virginia. May 2024.

Second time on the ride that this dog gave chase, and this time it brought friends. Front view.

The Third Rabid Raccoon I’ve seen this season. Best to avoid it.

This is not the off leash dog park. That’s further up the path.

This is not an off leash dog park

I’ve never seen a leash that long…also the city has a length limit on leashes. This is not it.

Lunchtime ride encounter with a couple of escapees from a local padock. Oncoming cars (and bikes) didn’t spook them and they happily continue down the road and out of sight.