26 April 2007: Mad Cow Alert

An escaped cow has caused around 17,000 pounds worth of damage in the German city of Hanover.

Uschi the cow escaped from a farm, and was chased through the city by the farmer, accompanied by 30 police; fire fighters and camera crews from local TV networks. Unsurprisingly she became increasingly cross, and lashed out at cars, benches, garden fences and whatever else got in her way during the 5-km chase.

After more than three hours, she was brought down by tranquilliser darts.

The local fire department spokesman said "She probably won't remember any of it when she wakes up, but the farmer will, because he's going to have to pay for all the damage".