""It wasn't doing anything, it was just eating a bit of grass - it probably got sick of the grass it was eating elsewhere, it heard about a nice new patch, went down and started grazing, and the next thing is police turn up and start firing at it."
"We are going to light candles and say a little prayer for her."
Those attending the vigil are asked to wear a cow onesie and bring a candle.
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Hundreds of people are expected to show up.