Single Bolt Of Lightning Killed 31 Danish Cows, page 1

As a result of increasing freak weather, new records are set. A single bolt of lightning killed 31 Danish cows during a thunderstorm in Denmark.

Lightning kills 31 Danish cows


A lightning strike killed 31 cows sheltering under a tree in Jutland in south-western Denmark setting a gruesome world record.

The Danish insurers association said it was the largest number of reported deaths of farm animals from a single bolt of lightning.

The agency quoted the Guinness World Records in London as saying the toll was highest number of farm animals in such an incident.

[edit on 2006/4/25 by Hellmutt]

Another tragic incident waiting to happen. When will they ever learn? Clearly, the answer to this vexing problem is education. How many bovines must die before we take the necessary actions.

"Sensible tree control would be an obvious next step toward prevention. If I thought I could get the necessary votes, I would ban all trees from cow pastures tomorrow," Diane Feinstein said in an interview recently.

Jeneane Garofalo spoke out at a rally yesterday in favor of an international ban of all trees from cow pastures, calling the lack of action a classic case of speciesism.

"If 31 cats, dogs, or hamsters had met such a grisley fate, the world community would take immediate action," Garofalo opined.

When informed that trees provide significant protection from the sun, Garofalo screamed, "What's a little sunburn compared to being incinerated by lightning?"

Susan Sarandon and husband, Tim Robbins, blamed the Bush "crime family" for the "massacre," claiming that a lack of an international coalition contributed to the tragedy.

France and Germany have been characteristically silent on the matter. Some claim the French have been heavily influenced by the powerful cheese lobby. The Germans have a history since WWII of avoiding issues even remotely related mass murder.

Several Middle Eastern radical groups have claimed responsibilty for the killings, but intelligence sources have expressed skepticism.

John Kerry said yesterday that an appeal to the UN was in order and attacked the White House for its lack of action.

"This administration is more interested in an Iraqi mass murderer than it is in the plight of the international community of dairy cows," Kerry droned at a rally in Stevens Point, WI, yesterday.

The White House issued a statement of regret today, but declined further comment until an investigation is complete.

[edit on 04/8/22 by GradyPhilpott]

How can anyone look into the eyes of cuddly creatures and speak of barbeques and steaks and make light of the shameful and senseless deaths. We must ban trees from cow pastures, now!

I mean, I'm, like, you know, totally serious, now!

Originally posted by Hellmutt
You better unplug your computer-equipment from the wall.

Never! Meteorologic bovine electocution is my new cause celebre. I have converted to veganism and have declared war on all tree-huggers. There must be a global ban on trees from cow pastures, now!

Stop Meteorological Bovine Electrocution Now!

Only a small part of the international tragedy of Meteorological Bovine Electrocution.


www.swiftcurrentonline.com...

Twenty-four head of cattle were struck and killed by lightning while standing under a tree. Lightning in West plains also caused power outages and one minor fire to a roof.

A rancher discovered six head of cattle killed by lightning.
www.lightningsafety.com...

July 16, 1997: Around 2 pm in Henry County, a 42 year old man in his yard was struck and killed by lightning. Lightning also killed 19 cattle at a farm. www.erh.noaa.gov...

In addition to human deaths and injures, 20 head of cattle were killed and over 100 head of domestic animals were injured.

www.china.org.cn...

Thirty-five cattle were destroyed in Edmonson and Barren counties in June of 1969, and 22 calves were lost when lightning started a barn fire in Hart County during 1990. kyclim.wku.edu...

Ground current is one reason horses and cattle are especially susceptible. Because they are four-footed, livestock are killed by "step voltage," which occurs when lightning's ground current radiates out from a struck object. While ground current only affects the feet and legs of a standing person, it is a common cause of death among horses and cattle whose vital organs are in the current path. www.horses-and-horse-information.com...

[edit on 04/8/22 by GradyPhilpott]

Holy cow, more BBQ...

Lightning strikes over Denmark just now:

(picture removed, link instead): Last seven days lightningstrikes Denmark

Edit: The picture was deleted from the server...It looked awesome.
Anyways, since I already posted this, you now have a link to the latest seven days instead of the picture. Check out the picture for "24/8" while you can and you'll see what I mean (7684 lightning-strikes!)...

Picture taken that night in Copenhagen (some places got 44mm rain in just 2� hours) :


[edit on 2006/4/25 by Hellmutt]

Forty-five cows dead! Who's to blame? Meteorological Bovine Electrocution or Malfeasance? You decide!

[edit on 04/8/25 by GradyPhilpott]

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