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About a Cow...and a Washing Machine
Proving once again that cattle and home appliances just don't mix, a cow in the UK got its head stuck in a "fly-tipped" (read: illegally discarded) washing machine drum earlier this month. And it was awkward.
The animal was eventually freed by the Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which was called to rescue it from a field in Cornwall, England.
There are two theories going around at the moment, one being that the cow thought there might be some food to be eaten. "It is one of the more unusual things we have had to rescue an animal from," said Jo Barr of the RSPCA. "Young cows are quite curious, and she probably thought there was some food inside the drum." Looking at the fields of grass surrounding the cow in the above photo, we're hesitant to back that hypothesis.
RSPCA inspector David Hobbs, on the other hand, believes it was something more to do with the washing machine itself. "Most people hate to see fly-tipping as it is an ugly blight on the landscape, but incidents like these highlight that as well as the visual impact the rubbish can also endanger animals. The heifer was probably curious to see a new item dumped in the field, and curiosity would have turned to panic once she got her head stuck in the drum and was unable to get it out. If people disposed of their rubbish properly many animals would be saved from injury and death."
Given the fact that "fly-tipping" washing machines and "cow-tipping" cows are both distinctly destructive, human instincts, we're going with Mr. Hobbs here, folks. [From: The Telegraph]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsNaldothoSep 2nd 2008 4:05PM
It's Bush's Fault
Bessie the BovineSep 2nd 2008 5:11PM
Awwww! Poor thing!! That isn''t funny!
Azhot1Sep 2nd 2008 5:15PM
ALL Bush's fault....Impeach Bush!
leahSep 2nd 2008 5:51PM
stupid cow curiosity killed the cow
ChantrelleSep 2nd 2008 6:42PM
Poor cow!! This was funny and sad at the same time! Glad he is ok though!!
racendirtSep 2nd 2008 6:12PM
I once had to remove our young cow who somehow got her head stuck between the fork in a tree. Sounds stupid but wasn't funny because she wasn't very cooperative and had very long, sharp horns. And she wasn't too concerned about using them. When it comes to strength, the cow wins, no contest. My husband had me hold her while he used a chainsaw to cut half the tree. Tricky? You bet. Ever hold a cow steady with a chainsaw screaming inches from her head? I spent over four hours trying to remove her before my husband got home. Even used crisco on her neck (worthless). If it weren't for the horns it would have been a lot easier. She came out without a scratch. Would like to know how they removed the washer.
tekkiiSep 2nd 2008 6:20PM
You would think Ophra would pay to have her wash done !
BarbaraSep 2nd 2008 6:31PM
As an animal lover, I feel sorry for the cow; hope the washing machine litterer got fined.
ElisiaSep 2nd 2008 6:45PM
But, is the cow OK? That's what I'm concerned about......
Noel FreedmanSep 2nd 2008 7:38PM
Reminds me the time my woman got her head stuck between the bars on the head board. She was a head-strong woman and managed to back out of the squeeze. It goes without saying; but I will: I took full advantage of the situation.