Cattle on highway after fence collapse, Santa Barbara County CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a broken barbed wire fence allowed cattle to enter westbound Highway 166 near Spanish Ranch. CHP officers reported several animals on or near the roadway and attempted to contact the owner.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Fire, Aircraft and Marine, Lompoc Police / Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Scene 63, we've got an animal hazard on Highway 166 westbound east of Spanish Ranch near call box (number withheld).
00:09
CHP saw just west of the call box there's a barbed wire fence that is down and several cattle are getting out and heading toward the roadway.
00:18
We're trying to call the owner now.
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Location mentioned:
CA-166, California
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