Incredible photos show cows being airlifted from the Swiss Alps

• A dozen injured cows were airlifted from the Swiss Alpine meadows on Friday.
• The result? Wonderful images of flying bovines.
• Look at these cows!
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Pigs may not be able to fly, but under the right circumstances, cows can.

A dozen injured cows in Switzerland were airlifted down the Swiss Alpine meadows on Friday in advance of a local bovine parade, according to Reuters. The airlifted cows were brought to the Klausenpass mountain pass in central Switzerland.

It's unclear if the cows were given drink service or in-flight snacks, but it's unlikely. The cows did, however, get a great view of the Swiss scenery and hopefully milked the excursion for all it was worth.

Due to the nature of their injuries, it's unknown if the cows are destined for a veterinarian or a slaughterhouse. But one thing's for certain: These cows can never be called "ground beef."