Copperopolis, CA…On a stretch of roadway located at the intersection of Obyrnes Ferry Road and Main Street, a cow was reported to be in the roadway. At approximately 11:59 AM, the cow was causing a hazard for vehicles, which were almost hitting the large animal. A rancher was advised of the situation and planned to have someone respond to the issue. At 12:14 PM, the cow was confirmed to be present and had a yellow ear tag. The cow remained in the roadway as of 12:14 PM. It is unknown at this time what actions were taken to remove the cow from the roadway or if any incidents or accidents were caused by the animal’s presence.

Incident: 00305 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Main St Loc Desc: 1 MI JSO COPPEROPOLIS Lat/Lon: 37.975145 -120.634300
Detail Information
12:14 PM 5 [15] A49-002 ADV RANCHER 1 MILE JSO HWY 4 / BLK COW WITH YEL EAR TAG
12:14 PM 4 [14] LN 6 WILL CALL AROUND AND HAVE SOMEONE RESP
12:14 PM 3 [12] A49-002 97 W/ COW
12:14 PM 2 [10] VEHS ALMOST HITTING THE LARGE COW
11:59 AM 1 [1] COW IN RDWY
Unit Information
12:01 PM 2 Unit Enroute
12:01 PM 1 Unit Assigned