Swiss army helicopter airlifts water to thirsty cows in drought-hit areas
Updated 10:40, 11-Aug-2018
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An Air Force Super Puma helicopter airlifted on Tuesday water to cows in drought-stricken areas near Chateau d'Oex in Switzerland amid rising temperatures. /VCG Photo

An Air Force Super Puma helicopter airlifted on Tuesday water to cows in drought-stricken areas near Chateau d'Oex in Switzerland amid rising temperatures. /VCG Photo

A large red container loaded with water was carried by the helicopter to farms in the Jura Mountains and Alpine foothills. /VCG Photo

A large red container loaded with water was carried by the helicopter to farms in the Jura Mountains and Alpine foothills. /VCG Photo

There are usually around 40,000 cows grazing in the pastures in the area during summertime and each of them could consume up to 150 liters of water every day, according to media reports. /VCG Photo

There are usually around 40,000 cows grazing in the pastures in the area during summertime and each of them could consume up to 150 liters of water every day, according to media reports. /VCG Photo

Farm owner Gregoire Martin told Reuters that they’ve airlifted water in the past, but the situation had never been that serious before. /VCG Photo

Farm owner Gregoire Martin told Reuters that they’ve airlifted water in the past, but the situation had never been that serious before. /VCG Photo

In a bid to help farmers deal with the ongoing drought, the government has decided to cut tariffs on livestock and offer interest-free loans, reported Reuters. /VCG Photo

In a bid to help farmers deal with the ongoing drought, the government has decided to cut tariffs on livestock and offer interest-free loans, reported Reuters. /VCG Photo