Stray cattle blamed for accidents in Lima Sands, Mainstay
…residents calling for Police help
Residents living in the Lima Sands, Mainstay/Whyaka and Tapakuma villages in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are calling on the Traffic Department of G Division (Essequibo Coast and Islands) to assist in removing stray cattle roaming the roadways.
According to residents, there is an increase in cattle roaming the area; hence impeding traffic. Many road accidents have been caused by animals roaming in the night and the presence of few lights along the roadway.
Stray cattle on the road in Lima Sands, Essequibo
Sherryann Bisram noted that the “Chinese-lock” road leading to the communities has become dangerous and despite complaints to relevant authorities, nothing has been done. Friday last, Bisram related, around 04:00h she was heading to the Anna Regina Market when two cows walked into her vehicle, damaging it. Bisram said what was surprising was that the cows had no brand or identification. She further noted that often drivers were left to cover their own expenses when any accidents occurred.
Two persons are presently hospitalised at the Suddie Public Hospital after a cow walked into their path while they were riding their motorcycles.
A bus owner was also forced to sell two cows to cover his expenses after he was also involved in an accident. Residents are, therefore, calling on the Police to look into the matter and for cattle farmers to be encouraged to brand their animals.
