The Wyoming Highway Patrol issued an alert Tuesday to motorists after multiple head of cattle were struck over 24 hours on Highway 14A in the Hunt Mountain area.

A WHP Facebook post detailed the devastating impact of one of the mishaps, showing a heavily damaged truck that killed a cow in an open range area. The driver of the truck refused medical treatment.

According to the WHP, it’s that time of year when ranchers are moving cattle off of mountains, sometimes leaving a few behind in open ranges.

“The hazard of a stray cow in an open range area is a hazard like any other wild animal in Wyoming — meaning the ranchers will try their best to round up all their cattle, but motorists need to make sure to be careful, “ said the WHP, advising drivers to keep their “head on a swivel.” “In thes

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