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Published July 22, 2011, 12:00 AM


JUSTINE WETTSCHRECK/DAILY GLOBE

Steers at the Pick Farm in Avoca were dying from heat exhaustion Monday and Tuesday until the Picks requested help from Avoca Fire and Rescue to water down the cattle. Working in shifts for two days, firefighters went through approximately 20,000 gallons of water to help the Picks keep the cattle cooled down.


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