METOLIUS, OR -- A Jefferson County rancher suffered thousands of dollars in losses when water was shut off to his cattle, last week. According to Jefferson County deputies, someone turned off the water that feeds a number of cattle troughs near Alma Lane and Elbe Drive, west of Metolius.
The vandalism wasn't discovered by Bar CK Cattle Company for three days, and during that time, one cow died of dehydration and several others lost unborn calves.
The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as trespassing and criminal mischief, although there are no leads.
