Thrissur, September 15: A cow showing clinical signs of rabies was shot dead in Kerala on Thursday. The district administration of Thrissur said that the cow was shot by a civilian who had a licensed weapon.

The animal was killed in the presence of its owner, veterinary surgeon and local body officials, police said. Shopkeeper Saves Cow From Getting Electrocuted in Punjab's Mansa; His Random Act of Kindness and Bravery Goes Viral on Internet.

The incident comes at a time when the Kerala is witnessing an increase in dog bites and around 21 people have died so far due to rabies in the state.

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