craigb
13th July 2007, 04:55 PM
Ananova:
Girls rescued from scary cows
Seven schoolgirls sparked a major search and rescue mission - after they were frightened by cows.
The terrified pupils, aged 14 and 15, were on a geography field trip in Swanage, Dorset, when they sent out an SOS, reports Sky News.
They were dropped off three miles from their outdoor centre and told to map-read their way back.
But the teenagers, from St Albans, Herts, got stuck on a hill when they came across a herd of cows in a field blocking their way.
A Hertfordshire County Council spokeswoman said: "The children were concerned because they realised they were going to have to walk through a field with cows in it.
"They called their parents and then the centre. Someone from the centre went out to meet them and persuaded them the cows weren't dangerous.
"They got to the other side of the field but were feeling tired and it started to rain so someone from the centre called the coastguards."
Maire Lynch, headteacher of Loreto College, in St Albans, said: "None of the girls suffered any injuries, although one girl who complained of feeling cold was taken to hospital to be checked over by medical staff.
"She was discharged later the same night."
She said two other girls were suffering from aching knees and all three were resting at the centre while the others continue their activities
I particualary like this bit:
"They got to the other side of the field but were feeling tired and it started to rain so someone from the centre called the coastguards."
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Girls rescued from scary cows
Seven schoolgirls sparked a major search and rescue mission - after they were frightened by cows.
The terrified pupils, aged 14 and 15, were on a geography field trip in Swanage, Dorset, when they sent out an SOS, reports Sky News.
They were dropped off three miles from their outdoor centre and told to map-read their way back.
But the teenagers, from St Albans, Herts, got stuck on a hill when they came across a herd of cows in a field blocking their way.
A Hertfordshire County Council spokeswoman said: "The children were concerned because they realised they were going to have to walk through a field with cows in it.
"They called their parents and then the centre. Someone from the centre went out to meet them and persuaded them the cows weren't dangerous.
"They got to the other side of the field but were feeling tired and it started to rain so someone from the centre called the coastguards."
Maire Lynch, headteacher of Loreto College, in St Albans, said: "None of the girls suffered any injuries, although one girl who complained of feeling cold was taken to hospital to be checked over by medical staff.
"She was discharged later the same night."
She said two other girls were suffering from aching knees and all three were resting at the centre while the others continue their activities
I particualary like this bit:
"They got to the other side of the field but were feeling tired and it started to rain so someone from the centre called the coastguards."
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: