Large Tan Cow Grazing Close to Elk River Road, California Highway Patrol Called to Move Animal

AI SUMMARY: A large tan cow was reported at the intersection of Elk River Road and Westgate Drive, causing a hazard as it was grazing dangerously close to the roadway. The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene to assist and requested a tow truck as the cow was still on the loose. Additional callers reported that there were now two cows in the area. Authorities attempted to move the cows off the road at Elk River Road, ultimately working to resolve the issue and ensure the safety of drivers in the area.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 8:45 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


8:23 a.m.
[1] 1 LRG TAN COW
8:27 a.m.
[5] 105-17 REQ 1185 PTY RAN OOG // 3A #(XXX) XXX-XXXX709006
8:27 a.m.
[6] ADTL CALLER/ SAME DESC/ 1020/ GRAZING CLOSE TO RDWY
8:34 a.m.
[13] [Notification] [CHP]-ADL CALLER ADV 2 COWS NOW 1125 [Shared]
8:39 a.m.
[18] A16-044 ATTEMTPED TO ELK RIVER RD
8:42 a.m.
[19] CORR LINE 18 16-44 IS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE COWS TO ELK RIVER RD
8:43 a.m.
[20] A16-044 HSO DEPUTY 97 ASSITING ON ZANONI RD OFF ELK RIVER RD ATTEMPTING TO KEEP THEM ON ZANONI

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