Tourist gets bitten by King’s Guard horse after ignoring warnings

A tourist’s unfortunate encounter with a King’s Guard horse has gone viral, showing the dangers of getting too close to these majestic animals.

The King’s Guards are a popular attraction, with many visitors eager to take photos with the soldiers and their horses. However, a recent incident highlights the risks involved.

Over the weekend, a TikTok user named Buska in The Park shared a video capturing the moment a woman was bitten by a King’s Guard horse. The video quickly gained attention online.

In the footage, a crowd of tourists is seen surrounding the horse, waiting for their turn to take a photo. The horse, visibly agitated by the constant attention, eventually bit one of the tourists on the arm. The bite caused the woman to collapse, requiring immediate medical attention. Armed police officers arrived shortly after to check on her condition.

The incident sparked numerous reactions online. Many commenters felt the tourists should have heeded the horse’s warnings. One user commented, “Four warnings that horse gave!” Another added, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes…”

Many believed the woman was at fault for ignoring the horse’s signs of discomfort. Comments included sentiments like “It’s her own fault” and “So the horse tries to bite you, he misses, but then you go back in again — that’s crazy!”

Several users expressed a lack of sympathy for the tourist, pointing out the clear warnings about the risks of getting too close to the horses. One person joked, “There’s a souvenir to take home,” while another noted, “It honestly blows my mind that people can’t read a horse’s body language.”

Another comment highlighted the repeated nipping by the horse as a clear warning: “It had already been nipping at people as a warning. Plus, there are signs everywhere. I feel bad she got hurt, but it’s her own fault.” Some expressed concern for the horses, with one user saying, “I feel bad for the horses. It’s become a stressful environment for them now.”

This is not an isolated case. Despite numerous warnings about the dangers of horse bites and kicks, some tourists still feel compelled to get as close as possible to the King’s Guard horses. Buska in The Park has shared several other videos showing people being bitten after ignoring clear warnings, emphasizing the need for respect and caution around these animals.