52 Cows Killed by Lightning

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Fifty-two cows are killed after lightning hits a wire fence


Fifty-two cows were killed after lightning hit a wire fence they were grazing next to.


By Urmee Khan

The Hereford and Normandy breed cows were discovered by the ranch manager in the field.

A veterinary expert who examined the carcases said they had been killed by lightning hitting the wire fence bordering the field where the animals were stood. The incident occurred in Valdez Chico, near Montevideo, Uruguay.

In September, 53 cattle were killed by lightning in Katosi, Uganda. They had been seeking shelter underneath trees, according to local reports.

Lightning hits the earth an average 100 times per second, or 8.6 million times a day.

Each spark of lightning can reach over five miles in length, soar to temperatures of approximately 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and contain 100 million electrical volts.

Weather officials estimate the United States alone receives up to 20 million lightning strikes per year from as many as 100,000 thunderstorms.

The odds of being struck by lightning are approximately 1 in 576,000 and the chance of actually being killed by lightning is about 1 in 2,320,000.

However, experts say working or playing in open fields; boating, fishing, and swimming; working on heavy farm or road equipment; playing golf; taking a shower; talking on a conventional telephone; and repairing or using electrical appliances are all activities that should be avoided during storms.
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Fifty-two cows are killed after lightning hits a wire fence - Telegraph

Boy, what are the odds of 52 cows being in the wrong place at the wrong time!? :eek:
 
Thats not a world record though. :) The record was 68 cows killed by lightning and Im surprised they didnt mention that in the article.
 
sequoias said:
Thats not a world record though. :) The record was 68 cows killed by lightning and Im surprised they didnt mention that in the article.
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Got proof! ;)

When and where did this happen? How did you hear about that?
 
Make sure it is 100% completely well done those steak for us ! :hmm:
 
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