ROSSINIERE

Swiss Army Airlifts Water to Thirsty Cows in Drought-hit Pastures

ROSSINIERE, Switzerland - (Reuters) - Swiss army helicopters began airlifting water on Tuesday to thousands of thirsty cows who are suffering in a drought and heatwave that has hit much of Europe.

Large red plastic containers hung from the bottom of the Super Puma helicopters carried the water to farms in the Jura Mountains and Alpine foothills.