Cow named Apple chases bear out of tree
Story By: Bea Karnes
Source: AP
A cow named Apple chased off a bear that had climbed into her favorite apple tree. But wait, it gets better. Apple lives on the farm with Jack McDonald. Ee-i-ee-i-oh!
McDonald of Hygiene, about 30 miles northwest of Denver, says Apple got her name because she loves to eat apples from the tree the bear had invaded. The bear had climbed out of the tree when the 1,200 pound cow approached it Sunday afternoon. McDonald says the animals touched noses and hung out together for a bit before Apple chased the bear off.
"It was hilarious," McDonald says. There's no sign that either animal was hurt.
Apple belongs to McDonald's landlady, Nancy Dayton, who has a house and three rental units on 14 acres. Dayton says Apple is more pet than livestock.
