A cow had probably the luckiest moment of its life after it miraculously survived getting hit by a van on Minchinhampton Common last night, Friday.
The cow is understood to have survived after earlier reports suggested it had died of its injuries.
The accident occurred on the common after cattle returned to grazing on Minchinhampton, Rodborough and Selsley Commons on Tuesday.
Drivers are being urged to observe speed limits across the commons, avoid distressing animals by observing them only from a safe distance, practising responsible dog ownership by not allowing dogs to bother livestock or wash in animal troughs.
Traditionally, May 13th is Marking Day when the cows are brought from the overwintering fields and sheds and released back onto the commons to roam and graze. The annual event sees each cow tagged – or marked – for identification before being released.
