Flock of sheep eats cannabis plants, goes on ‘psychotic rampage’
A flock of 2,000 sheep crowd the center of Madrid, Spain, in this file photo taken in 2014. AP Photo
Marijuana users often seem relaxed and in a mellow state, but unfortunately for a flock of sheep, the plant had opposite effects.
A report from the Telegraph detailed how locals from a small village in Swansea valley, South Wales, are in a worried state, after a flock of sheep appeared to have accidentally munched on the remains of an illegal cannabis factory—causing them to violently ravage the place.
County councilor Ioan Richard was the one to raise the alarm, saying the sheep have been “roaming the village,” causing havoc by breaking into homes.
“They are getting in people’s gardens and one even entered a bungalow and left a mess in the bedroom,” Richard said in the report.
The concerned official also feared that the rest of the flock might discover the rest of the cannabis plantation, which was dumped in the nearby town of Rhydypandy.
“I dread to think what will happen if they eat what could well be cannabis plants,” the councilor fearfully said. “We could have an outbreak out of psychotic sheep rampaging through the village”.
He was also adamant about cleaning up the other remains of the cannabis factory, which was illegally dumped throughout their village.
Meanwhile, other citizens have reportedly taken the matters into their own hands, as several reports of sheep being killed have surfaced in neighboring villages.
A Swansea Council spokesman, however, could not confirm if the sheep had actually ingested the plants, but promised to act swiftly and clear out the remaining cannabis remnants.
“Fly-tipping [illegal dumping] has a negative impact on local communities, so we’re doing all we can to both prevent it and clean up as quickly as possible at known hot spots,” the unidentified council member said in the report.
“We also investigate all cases of fly-tipping and will take enforcement action if there’s sufficient evidence,” he added.
There are still no updates if the nuisance livestock have been apprehended, as of this story’s writing. Khristian Ibarrola
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