Last weekend's snowstorm was no more than an adventure for most of us here in Aveyron, but for some farmers, it became a tragedy of disastrous proportions. Over 40 barn rooves collapsed in the area, killing 974 sheep, 6,300 rabbits and 1,400 ducks. Fortunately the snowstorm brought about few, if any, human casualties: one man was found dead in his car in St. Affrique in Aveyron, but it is not clear if the death was caused directly or indirectly by the snow.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Tragedy for Aveyron Farms
Last weekend's snowstorm was no more than an adventure for most of us here in Aveyron, but for some farmers, it became a tragedy of disastrous proportions. Over 40 barn rooves collapsed in the area, killing 974 sheep, 6,300 rabbits and 1,400 ducks. Fortunately the snowstorm brought about few, if any, human casualties: one man was found dead in his car in St. Affrique in Aveyron, but it is not clear if the death was caused directly or indirectly by the snow.
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The loss of all those sheep, rabbits, and ducks -- how terribly sad!
Nonetheless, I want to welcome you to the blogosphere! (Have the French coined an expression for that yet? Perhaps Le Blogosphere? Hahaha!) Anyway, your blog is off to a fantastic start. I love your regular use of photographs. Cross-linking to your other blog is a great idea, too. And, of course, it's simply a pleasure to read your well-written and interesting entries! Keep up the good work!
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