Furtastic Series Banner

A whole bunch of cows are loose on a Georgia highway

Holy cows!

We typically expect fender benders, construction, and terrible drivers to cause traffic — but never do we imagine that our morning commutes will be disrupted by loose livestock.

Welp, naturally chaos ensued after a tractor-trailer transporting cattle overturned on Monday morning, releasing more than 70 cows onto a highway in Georgia.

The trailer containing the cows rolled over on a ramp heading onto the I-285 at the Cobb Cloverleaf, the Georgia Department of Transportation told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Georgia DOT has captured a few of the cows that escaped from the tractor, but are still looking for more with the help of local authorities.

The AJC also reported that local horse owners have linked up with authorities to help track down and herd some of the stray cows to safety.

Sadly, 10 cows reportedly died, but thankfully the remaining cows that survived the crash are slowly being herded and transported to safety.

Topics Animals

Mashable Potato

More from Furtastic

Recommended For You
Anker Solix just launched the E10 whole-home backup system, and preorders come with major perks
the anker solix e10 whole-home backup system sits outside of a home with snowy weather

Clean up the internet for your whole household for just $15.97
Girl using laptop

Order the new Anker Solix E10 whole-home backup while it's on sale at Amazon — save at least $1,500
the Anker Solix E10 stacked up with solar panels behind it


This tiny $22 cable could replace your whole charging setup
GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable

More in Life

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.


NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!