Photo of white cow allegedly raped by a man in Cavite on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Eric Dastas, DZMM

MANILA - A man was arrested early morning on Tuesday after he was caught in the act of raping a cow in Barangay Biga Dos, Silang, Cavite, police said.

Silang police said 46-year-old Andy Loyola was caught around 5 a.m. having sex with a cow, which was initially reported by its owner, Rustico Carlo, as missing.

Loyola was believed to be under the influence of illegal drugs when he was arrested. Police noted that various drug paraphernalia were also seized from the suspect.

Investigation showed that Loyola had also supposedly raped a cow in nearby Alfonso town.

The suspect is now detained at the Silang municipal jail.

He is facing charges of violating Republic Act 8485, as amended by RA 10631, otherwise known as the Animal Welfare Act.

Meanwhile, police said the cow may undergo medical examination after the owner claimed his cow may be pregnant.

The owner, however, claimed his cow did not mate with other cows prior to the incident involving Loyola. -- Report from Eric Dastas, dzMM