Gina Heslop
A video went viral showing a tourist getting bitten by a King’s Guard horse after ignoring warnings. The incident occurred as she tried to get too close to the horse, which was clearly irritated by the constant attention from visitors. This scene was captured and shared by the TikTok account, Buska in The Park, gaining immediate popularity online.
For years, tourists have been fascinated by the King’s Guards, often seeking photos with the well-dressed guards and their impressive horses. On the day of the incident, a large crowd gathered around one of the horses, waiting for their turn to take pictures. However, the horse, fed up with the steady stream of people, bit a woman on the arm when she got too close. The bite was severe enough to knock her to the ground.
In the video, the horse is seen standing near a group of tourists. When the woman approached it too closely, it bit her arm hard, causing her to fall. She received emergency medical attention on the spot after fainting, and several armed police officers quickly arrived to check on her condition.
The online response was swift and largely unsympathetic. Many commenters criticized the woman for ignoring clear signs of the horse’s discomfort. One user pointed out, “Four warnings that horse gave!” Another added, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” Many agreed that the woman should have been more cautious and respected the horse’s signals.
Some comments highlighted the obvious signs that warned against getting too close to the horses. One person noted, “She is to blame,” while another remarked, “That’s crazy—the horse tries to bite you and misses, but you go back in again!” Many emphasized that people should pay attention to the horses’ body language and not touch the reins.
Some users expressed a lack of sympathy for the tourist, noting that she ignored the numerous warnings about the dangers of approaching the horses too closely. “There’s a souvenir to take home,” joked one commenter. Another remarked, “It amazes me that individuals can’t read a horse’s signals indicating they may bite and shouldn’t be touched.”
Others expressed concern for the horses, highlighting the stressful environment they endure. One user said, “I feel bad for the horses. For them, it’s suddenly a tense setting.” The consensus was that while it was unfortunate the woman was hurt, the fault was hers for not heeding the warnings.
