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A survivor of the flood, this cow spent the night in the water but was saved after it found a high spot on the bank on which to stand. The cow was pulled from the Lampasas River the next morning when it was safe to reach her. JODI STURGEON | COURTESY PHOTO
Recent flooding in Lampasas County has left behind not only a trail of destruction but also has shaken the community’s agricultural backbone.With an estimated loss of 300 head of cattle, destruction of ranch and farm fences, and damage to essential farm equipment and hay reserves, the aftermath of the flooding paints a bleak picture of potential losses for local farmers and ranchers.The swelling…