A Missouri dairy farmer is facing a heartbreaking loss after a sudden lightning strike killed 32 of his cows in a single moment.
Jared Blackwelder, a Texas County dairy farmer, began his usual morning routine around 4 a.m. Saturday, milking his herd before the sun rose. As he was finishing up and heading back to the barn, a massive lightning bolt struck nearby, sending flames down the fences.
“It was so bright, I could barely see,” Blackwelder recalled.
A Shocking Discovery
Hours later, when it was time for the next milking, Blackwelder made a grim discovery. His cows, huddled together trying to escape the storm, had been struck and killed.