Swiss army airlifts water to thirsty cows in drought-hit pastures

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ROSSINIERE, Switzerland – (Reuters) – Swiss army helicopters began airlifting water on Tuesday to thousands of thirsty cows who are suffering in a drought and heatwave that has hit much of Europe.

A cow is seen as Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter delivers water for cows in a pasture due to an ongoing drought near Rossiniere, Switzerland, August 7, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Large red plastic containers hung from the bottom of the Super Puma helicopters carried the water to farms in the Jura Mountains and Alpine foothills.

Some 40,000 cows graze in the summertime in high-altitude pastures in Vaud canton (state) in western Switzerland and each needs up to 150 liters (40 gallons) of water a day, authorities said.

A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter loads water for cows in the Lac d’Hongrin due to an ongoing drought near Chateau d’Oex, Switzerland…

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