98-Year-Old Woman Leads Massive Police Chase Through Branson on Giant Cow A 98-year-old woman riding an enormous black-and-white Holstein cow sparked a massive police pursuit along Highway 76 in Branson, leaving motorists stunned as police cars, motorcycles, and helicopters joined the unusual chase. The incident began when animal control officers arrived at the woman’s rural property following complaints from neighbors about the unusually large cow. Officers reportedly informed her that the animal would have to be removed from the property because of its enormous size. But the elderly woman had raised the cow since it was a tiny calf and refused to let anyone take away her beloved companion. When officers returned, she climbed onto the cow’s back and took off, eventually making her way onto Branson’s busy entertainment Strip. Within minutes, the massive Holstein was running between vehicles as police motorcycles attempted to follow alongside it. Additional patrol cars quickly joined the pursuit, and two police helicopters were brought in to track the woman from overhead. Witnesses watched in disbelief as the 98-year-old rode through traffic, gripping the reins and reportedly shouting for motorists to get out of her way. The unusual chase continued for several miles, bringing traffic along Highway 76 to a standstill as officers scrambled to stop the animal without causing injuries. Eventually, police managed to block the roadway and bring the pursuit to an end. However, even after stopping, the woman refused to surrender her cow. When officers questioned why she had led them on such an extraordinary chase, she reportedly explained that the animal had been her closest companion for years. She then made one thing perfectly clear: She would rather spend the rest of her life in jail than allow anyone to take her best friend away. The bizarre pursuit left Branson motorists with a sight they won’t soon forget: a 98-year-old woman on a giant cow, leading an enormous convoy of police vehicles down one of Missouri’s busiest tourist strips. — TikTok di @bransonareabreakingnews