Why Should Humans Have All The Fun? Buffaloes’ Pool Party Costs Rs 25 Lakh

An old video featuring a herd of escaped buffaloes wreaking havoc on a couple’s newly built swimming pool has gone viral. The amusing yet costly incident unfolded in Essex, England. There, 18 buffaloes managed to break free from a nearby farm and decided to take an unexpected morning dip. According to BBC reports, the CCTV footage captured the comical moment when the hefty animals unintentionally fell through the pool cover, causing extensive damage amounting to a staggering £25,000 (equivalent to Rs 25,00,000). The unsuspecting couple, Andy and Lynette Smith, who are now retired, recounted the unexpected turn of events.

As the buffaloes frolicked in the water, eight of them lost their footing and plunged into the £70,000 pool (approx Rs 71 lakh), triggering a chaotic stampede that resulted in ruined fencing and damaged flower beds. The Smiths, understandably shocked by the unusual situation, expressed their relief that no harm befell the animals. The video of the incident was posted online alongside a tweet that read, “It’s hot but it’s not that hot! Moment herd of escaped water buffalo stampede through couple’s garden and take a dip in their swimming pool – causing £25,000 in damage to their Colchester Essex home.”