44 cows killed on Highway 97 near Madras

44 cows killed on Highway 97 near Madras

Credit: Oregon State Police

44 cows killed on Highway 97 near Madras

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by Associated Press

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Posted on September 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

MADRAS, Ore. -- Oregon State Police say 44 head of cattle that broke through a central Oregon fence and wandered onto U.S. Highway 97 in the dark are dead after five commercial trucks struck the animals.

Most of the wandering cattle died at the scene after being hit late Thursday night. Any remaining injured animals were euthanized by their R2 Ranch owners.

No drivers were injured in the accident.

 

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