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Are Cows Committing Suicide?

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By K Partin


Have you read any stories about these cows that are mysteriously falling off cliffs in the Swiss Alps? Really strange. Seems more than two dozen cows have fallen to their deaths in a span of just 3 days. Authorities are flying in helicopters to remove the carcasses before they become a health problem.

Cows are usually set free to graze the Alps at high altitudes, and some do fall, but nothing like these numbers.

Locals in the area blame the severe weather and storms that probably spooked the cows and they fell. Scientists believe that the animals were all tightly bunched together and looking for more food fell off the cliff one after another. They dismiss the committed suicide theory.

If that's the case how do they explain another story of approximately 30 cows falling off a cliff in Fresno River California last week? Nearby neighbors were complaining about the smell with all the carcasses laying around for more than a week.

An investigation is on the way to make sure the decaying cattle has not contaminated the drinking water.

The rancher who owns the cattle has no explanation and has been trying to remove them but has requested the help of heavy equipment to do so.

County environmental officials, have said that the threat to the water supply should be minimal, but they are still testing.

Wow how strange this is. What are your thoughts? Some people are even wondering if the meat is being donated, with the way economic times are today. Don't know if I would want any. I think they should be tested first. Would "mad cow disease" be responsible for this? Just a thought.

This was such a strange story that caught my eye, I felt it was worth writing about. Thought I would share it with you. Not earth shattering but different don't you think?




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Theophanes profile image

Theophanes  says:
4 months ago

Mad cow disease only crops up in cows who have eaten other cows (in the food the farmers give them... the ultimate recycling! Pretty sure it's illegal to do that in the states now and I seriously doubt cows are fed this type of food in the alps either.) Anyway... a lot could account for this. Gases leaking from shifting rocks could make them woozy and kill them. Bad storms could reduce visibility and cause accidents. They could have eaten a plant they don't normally eat and gotten woozy off it. Heck, reindeer have been seen getting high off mushrooms... maybe that could have done something. I seriously doubt they're purposely committing suicide though!

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
4 months ago

Thanks for the comment Theo, I'll tell you stranger things have happened for sure, cows getting high on mushrooms? Now there's a thought. What about maryjane brownies too? :)

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
4 months ago

They were just in the MOOd to jump! :)

pddm67 profile image

pddm67  says:
4 weeks ago

Cool hub. I've also recently heard of this. It is a strange occurrance. Now you've got me wondering - What do they do with that meat?

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
4 weeks ago

pdd hi again, thanks. Something different for sure. No idea on the meat, I might not want to know. :)

prettydarkhorse profile image

prettydarkhorse  says:
4 weeks ago

oh, not again that cow mad disease is not so good at all, make me think and wonder,

nice thought you have shared Kerry, and how can I console you the LIONS lost yesterday, but their QB is handsome LOL< Steelers lost too, have a good day today? how are you? Maita

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
4 weeks ago

Hi Maita, Yes LIONS lost again! (sniffle) And they might have lost their quarterback too. Not good.Sorry about your Steelers also. Thanks for stopping. K.

Dolores Monet profile image

Dolores Monet  says:
4 weeks ago

I do so enjoy weird stories and this certainly is an odd one. I don't think I'd want to eat that meat that had been laying around for too long and would not want to eat any suicide beef.

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
4 weeks ago

Hi Dolores, thanks for stopping by. I'm with you on the meat comment. :) K.

jennafaw  says:
3 weeks ago

Interesting! Poor cows... I kind of think to myself about going vegetarian sometimes.. Great food though, but I cant say no to my fish and chicken!!

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
3 weeks ago

Hey Jenna, nice to see you stop by. Thanks for the comment. Love my fish and chicken too. K.

Rascal Russ Miles profile image

Rascal Russ Miles  says:
3 weeks ago

These female cows must have been sick puppies. I guess bulls have better sense...

K Partin profile image

K Partin  says:
3 weeks ago

Ha! I think you might be right o this one Rascal. lol Thanks K.

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