Cows provide nocturnal excitement in Elsterwerda - police in action!

Cows provide nocturnal excitement in Elsterwerda - police in action!

In the night of Friday, several run -out cows in Elsterwerda caused excitement. Shortly before midnight, witnesses informed the police about a cow on the Elster Bridge in Südstrasse. Further cows quickly joined the lonely animal, which did not calmly calmed the situation. But the police were nimble and brought the cows to a nearby meadow after the contact with the owner of the animals could be established. Fortunately, the entire use without damage for animals or people, such as Niederlausitz currently reported.

This is not the first time that untamed cattle cause excitement. The other day, around 20 cows were spotted near a country road near Sonnewalde on Sunday morning, which caused considerable disorders. The animals partially blocked the road and a driver was literally changed by them. The police were called to keep the cows away from the street and an adjacent railway line. The rail traffic had to drive in sight for about three hours to avoid possible collisions. After intensive efforts, the pet owner was finally able to regain control of his cows and lead them back to the pasture. How rbb24 is now being examined why the cows were able to leave the meadow at all.

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A similar situation in Wasserburg also attracted the attention of the police. On Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, four calves ran past the Wasserburg police at around 4 a.m. and ensured that the officials became active. The calves then lingered on a pasture in the area of ​​Rottmoos. In order to capture the little outliers, surrounding farmers were asked for help. Since the owner was unknown, the police turned to the public and asked the lawful owner to report on 08071/9177-0, such as Wasserburg24 reported.

These incidents show that the herds of cow in our region always provide unexpected challenges. While the police are always ready to bring the animals to safety, it can also be seen that a good knack for dealing with the animals is required. Here it is important to check both the safe pastures and to have a watchful eye on the herds. Whether in Elsterwerda, Sonnewalde or Wasserburg, a cow can quickly cause a lot of excitement!