Rolling Stone senior writer Angie Martoccio was bitten by a donkey during a photo shoot on a rural Tennessee farm [1].

The incident occurred while Martoccio was filming a cover story for the June 2026 issue of the magazine featuring musician Noah Kahan [1]. The event highlights the unpredictable nature of location shoots involving livestock in rural settings.

Martoccio was conducting the interview and filming with Kahan when the animal struck. The shoot took place in a rural area of Tennessee [2]. While the specific circumstances that led to the animal's behavior were not detailed, the encounter was captured on video.

Kahan reacted to the incident by commenting on the animal's dental structure. "He has like human teeth. Vampire donkeys," Kahan said [3].

The incident took place during the production of the June 2026 cover story [1]. No further details regarding the severity of the injury or medical treatment were provided in the reports. The footage of the encounter has since been shared via social media, and entertainment news outlets [2].

“"He has like human teeth. Vampire donkeys."”

This incident underscores the logistical risks associated with high-profile editorial shoots in uncontrolled environments. When media productions move from studios to rural locations, the interaction between staff and livestock can create unpredictable safety hazards that complicate the production of time-sensitive monthly issues.