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Lightning Strike Kills 22 Cows in Galicia, Threatening Family Farm's Future

The devastating incident highlights the vulnerability of cattle to ground currents and raises concerns over insufficient insurance compensation.

Una explotación de Rodeiro pierde 22 vacas fulminadas por un rayo.
Imagen de las vacas a las que mató un rayo en Rodeiro.
Vacas en una granja.
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Overview

  • A severe lightning strike in Rodeiro, Galicia on May 18 killed 22 dairy cows, leaving only one injured survivor from the herd.
  • The owners, a married couple, were unharmed but face significant emotional and financial challenges as they consider the future of their farm.
  • Meteogalicia explained that the cows' four-legged stance made them particularly vulnerable to the ground current, which dispersed through the soil during the storm.
  • The farm's losses are valued at €50,000, but insurance compensation is expected to fall short of covering the full cost of replacing the livestock.
  • This incident follows a pattern of similar lightning-related cattle deaths in Galicia in recent years, underscoring the ongoing risks for livestock in the region.