WATER BUFFALOES SAVE OWNER FROM BEAR ATTACK

55-year-old Luo Fengju was attacked by a black bear as she was about to return home with the buffaloes.

"I was collecting my field tools when I suddenly heard a noise. When I looked up, the bear was already standing before me," she said.

Luo said the bear took a swipe at her face and knocked her to the ground. She tried to crawl away while calling for help, "But the bear rushed over and caught my right leg. I thought I was going to die."

The five water buffaloes, which were grazing nearby, suddenly dashed over and attacked the bear.

"The bear let go of me and was growling at the buffaloes, trying to scare them off," said Luo.

The buffaloes formed a circle around Luo, and one of them butted the bear with its horns, forcing it to retreat.

Villagers said when they arrived the buffaloes were still surrounding Luo, who was covered in blood.

The buffaloes are now being treated as heroes and being given extra food.