Dufferin OPP proved that policing duties can sometimes include a little “herd control” after assisting with an unexpected livestock incident on Highway 10 in Mono.
While on general patrol earlier this month, officers saw the rear door of a livestock trailer open, causing a young Charolais calf to fall from the moving trailer and roll safely to the side of the roadway, suffering minor cuts and scrapes in the process.
The calf quickly moved itself out of traffic and sought shelter nearby. Thankfully, officers were already in the area and, with the help of several caring community members, were able to keep the calf calm and safe while coordinating with the driver of the trailer.
Officers radioed ahead and the farmer promptly returned to retrieve the young calf, which fortunately suffered only minor injuries before being reunited with the rest of the herd.
No two calls are ever the same in policing, which is what makes the profession such a diverse and unique career. From emergency response calls to assisting stranded livestock, officers never know what a shift may bring.
