Black Cow Spotted on Shoulder of Highway 255 Near Jackson Ranch Road, Authorities Notified for Animal Control

AI SUMMARY: At 2:47 PM, a black cow was reported on the right-hand shoulder at the intersection of Highway 255 and Jackson Ranch Road. The California Highway Patrol contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the livestock. Attempts to contact Mario from the ATC department were unsuccessful as the calls went straight to voicemail. The highway patrol was unable to reach anyone at the 16-22 OTA, with no response to two attempts.

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2:47 p.m.
[1] BLK COW ON RHS
2:48 p.m.
[2] 1039 HSO FOR LIVE STK DEPT
2:49 p.m.
[3] ATC MARIO GOES STRAIGHT TO VM , LM
2:49 p.m.
[4] ATC 16-22 OTA X2 NA

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