Runaway cow secures TV deal after wreaking havoc in shopping centre

A runaway cow that walked into Intersport in an Austrian shopping centre and wreaked havoc has been offered a TV deal by the top sports company.

Laura the cow was caught on film causing chaos in the shop before being lassoed by the shopping centre's security staff in Serfaus.

The hungry wanderer had chewed two sports bras and a T-shirt -  and left a cow pat - before guards managed to tie her to a dumbbell with a skipping rope.

The animal is thought to have gone into the building looking for food and warmth as her grazing grounds had been hit by early snow.

Intersport spokesman Hans Seifert has signed up Laura to feature in their latest TV promotion for the firm's winter rental service.

'Laura had the right idea, for anyone preparing for winter Intersport is the right place to be. We have all your winter needs - skis, helmets and warm winter clothing. Laura had the right idea.'

Farmer Hannes Schroder agreed to fork out for the damaged goods and a clean up although Laura's fame has helped him recuperate his money.

'I had to buy everything she chewed - even the bras,' he added.


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