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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

'Houdini' the cow put down after 6-hour chase in Lansing

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A cow that fell from an improperly secured livestock trailer led authorities on a six-hour chase before being euthanized near an elementary school.

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  1. WOOD TV8

    Rogue cow 'Houdini' shot, killed after escaping trailer on Lansing highway (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    An escaped cow that forced officials to close the ramp from northbound US-127 to Lake Lansing Road Wednesday morning was shot and killed by police.

  2. MLive

    'Houdini' the cow put down after 6-hour chase in Lansing (opens MLive)

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    A cow that fell from an improperly secured livestock trailer led authorities on a six-hour chase before being euthanized near an elementary school.

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