Arrr, me hearties! Serbia authorities lend a hand to rescue landlubbin' critters from a cursed river isle as the skies darken!
2024-01-09
Arrr, on Tuesday, the authorities valiantly rescued nearly 200 landlubber farm animals, marooned upon a river isle in Serbia! Aye, the water levels be risin' and the critters were in quite a pickle, but fear not, for justice prevailed and all were saved!
Serbian authorities have started evacuating around 200 cows, calves, and horses that have been stranded on a river island for several weeks. The animals had become trapped on Krcedinska Ada island in the Danube river after water levels rose rapidly, preventing them from returning to shore. The Danube is Europe's largest river and flows through several countries, including Serbia. The island is located about 30 miles north of the capital, Belgrade.The weather in Serbia had been unusually warm late last year, causing the Danube to swell due to snow melting upstream. However, the warm weather was replaced by freezing temperatures and snow this week, putting the stranded animals at risk. Local farmers in the area were caught off guard by the rising river during the warm and dry period. Milenko Plavsic, one of the cattle owners, expressed concern for the animals, stating that some had already died. Normally, the animals would have been able to return home on their own through shallow waters, but with the current weather conditions, their situation has become dire.
To ensure the safety of the animals during transport, local authorities have provided a fenced river raft. Multiple trips will be necessary to bring all the animals back to the shore. The Serbian Ministry of Agriculture has reported that a total of 97 cows, 40 calves, and 70 horses were stranded on the island, with the distance from the shore reaching up to 2 miles. Most of the animals are privately owned.
The local community has expressed relief and gratitude for the rescue efforts. Zoran Kunic, the head of a cattle-breeders association in the area, remarked, "Finally some good news!" The evacuation of the stranded animals is a welcome development in the midst of the challenging weather conditions plaguing the region.