Illegal rave hits pastures

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A thousand young people left a mountain pasture in the Vaud Jura unsuitable for grazing after an illegal rave.

Police negotiated with organisers to end the party on Sunday morning, avoiding a risky overnight intervention. 

The municipality of Ballaigues has filed a criminal complaint. 

While organisers say they cleared the site, the farmer says trampled grass means his cows have lost their summer pasture.

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