A herd of hungry cows ransacked a village, leaving locals udder-ly stunned.
The farm animals moo-ved in and made themselves at home – chomping on lawns and leaving behind a load of muck.
The cheeky cattle were spotted happily munching on garden grass after wandering off the common land where they’re normally allowed to graze.
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The herd belongs to a local farmer exercising his ancient commoners’ rights.
But while it’s a time-honoured tradition, not everyone was thrilled by the surprise visitors.
Local Peter Glaser said the incident has split the village.
“The cows belong to a local farmer exercising commoners’ rights to allow cattle to roam the village,” Mr Glaser, of St Breward, near Bodmin, Cornwall, told What’s The Jam.
“This has been going on for years.
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“But every time the cows travel further and further through the village, they gain access to residents’ gardens.
“This time, there were about 11 of them.
“There were eight in the front garden, and there were three in the next-door front garden.
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“For some residents, it is a bit of a laugh.
“For others, it is a headache depending on the property owners’ concern for their gardens.
“A couple of years ago, I had a large number of cows in my garden.
“I had to hose the lawns down to remove the cow muck to make it safe for visiting grandchildren.
“We have a gate to our property, and now make sure it’s closed all the time.”
Commoners’ rights in the area allow locals to use shared land for grazing livestock, as well as collecting wood and gathering resources.
The rights are officially recorded in Cornwall Council’s Commons Register.
But while the cows may have been enjoying their rural freedom, some residents were clearly not a-moo-sed.
