As many as 13 cows died in a cattle farm at Velliyamattom, near Thodupuzha, in Idukki on Sunday.
The incident occurred at the cattle farm of Kizhakkeparampil Mathew Benny, 15, and his brother George. The cows began to collapse around 8.30 p.m. onwards. Within hours, 13 out of 22 cows died.
Distressed by the incident, Mathew collapsed and was admitted to a private hospital at Moolamattom.
