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Authorities search for owner of cows found on the loose in Johnson County

Authorities in Johnson County are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of two cows found wandering Thursday afternoon.
Authorities in Johnson County are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of two cows found wandering Thursday afternoon. Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

Authorities in Johnson County are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of two cows found wandering Thursday afternoon.

According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the cows were found near West 205th Street and South Moonlight Road. They are described as young, black-colored heifers with yellow ear tags in their left ears. Both have purple fly tags on both ears.

A citizen found one of the heifers swimming in his pool, authorities said.

Anyone with information about the cows’ owner is asked to call the Johnson County Sheriff’s non-emergency number at 913-782-0720.

Toriano Porter: 816-234-4779, @torianoporter

This story was originally published November 16, 2017 at 10:05 PM with the headline "Authorities search for owner of cows found on the loose in Johnson County."

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