Highland Cow ‘Maggie’ Captured After Days on the Run in New York
A four-year-old Highland cow named Maggie was captured after escaping from a New York farm and evading authorities for several days.
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A four-year-old Highland cow named Maggie, who had been missing for several days after escaping from a New York farm, was safely captured over the weekend. The red-colored cow fled from Little Cabin’s Farm in Carmel, New York, on Tuesday and remained at large for several days before being located and returned to her owners.
Community and Law Enforcement Efforts
Residents of Putnam County attempted to help corral Maggie as she wandered along roadways, but their efforts initially failed. A video captured by a driver showed police officers trying to catch Maggie, who bounded away from them. The cow appeared brave as she wove in and out of stopped vehicles on the road.
At one point, an individual who appeared to be an officer tried to lasso Maggie, but she ran in the opposite direction. The Post article noted that the lasso attempts eventually helped corral her. She has since been reunited safely with her calf.
History and Characteristics of Highland Cows
The Highland cow, better known in Scotland as the “Highland coo,” is one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle. According to the Highland Cattle Society’s website, the breed has a long and distinguished ancestry, both in western Scotland and in many far-flung parts of the world. It is one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle in the world and one of Britain’s oldest, most distinctive, and best-known breeds.
Written records of the breed date back to the 18th century, and the Highland Cattle Herd Book, first published in 1885, lists every pedigree since that time. With a long, thick, flowing coat of rich hair and majestic sweeping horns, the Highland breed has remained largely unchanged over the centuries. Although the classic image of a Highland cow today is red, they also come in other shades including yellow, brindle, dun, white, and black, which was the original color of the breed.
In a social media post, the farm shared, “The great Carmel cow adventure has officially come to an end! After days of searching, sleepless nights, and one final cowboy-style chase, Maggie is safely home at Little Cabin’s Farm.” The post also thanked the police officers and the community for their help, love, and support, and mentioned that Maggie would soon be welcoming visitors.
Source: Breitbart
