Take Me To The Moo! Swiss Cow Flies To Vet In Hilarious Airlift, Internet Finds It Funny
Heading to the doctor's office can sometimes feel like a chore, right? Well, imagine how our furry friends feel about visiting the vet! Yep, taking your pets for a check-up can be a whole other level of stress. But guess what?Cows in Switzerland are transported by air when they require medical assistance.
Video of cow airlift goes viral?
A video circulating on social media platform X shows a cow being airlifted by a helicopter in Switzerland to reach the vet clinic, sparking a wave of laughter. The video, shared by @AMAZINGNATURE on X, has already garnered 12.2 million views.
One user commented, ¡°Like, imagine if other beings that didn¡¯t speak your language hooked you up to some strange contraption and without explanation you were flying thousands of feet through the air.¡±
?Another user humorously remarked, ¡°Ah man so close to having all the ¡®when pigs fly¡¯ statements come true!¡±
A third person quipped, ¡°I bet this trip is still cheaper than an ambulance ride to the ER in the United States of overpriced ¡®healthcare¡¯.¡±
Airlifting of cows in?Switzerland
Switzerland, known for its breathtaking mountain ranges, implements unique solutions for its remote communities.? ?
In 2021, many cows injured during their summer sojourn in the high Swiss Alpine meadows got a jump on their healthier herdmates when they got helicopter rides down the mountain. A dozen beasts got the lift to land near the Klausenpass mountain pass, around 1,950 metres (6,400 feet) above sea level.
This method for taking cows to vets proves crucial, considering the challenging terrain and potential dangers of ground transport. The process involves using specially designed harnesses to safely lift the cows by helicopter, ensuring minimal stress to the animals.?
While the cost per airlift can reach $1,400, it proves significantly less expensive than the potential loss of a valuable cow due to lack of timely medical attention. This practice highlights Switzerland's commitment to animal welfare and its ability to adapt modern solutions to its unique geographical challenges.??
(With inputs from reuters)
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