Two fire engines from Chester and Knutsford and one of our weekday fire engines.
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Crews were called to assist with the rescue of a four-year-old cow trapped in deep mud. The cow, weighing around half a tonne, was stuck in mud almost three metres deep, with its head covered by a fallen branch. The cow was able to breathe as its nose and eyes were just above the surface.
Firefighters worked alongside the farmer, who provided machinery to assist with the rescue, and a vet who monitored the cow’s welfare throughout.
Specialist animal rescue trained firefighters secured the cow’s head above the surface and developed a safe rescue plan to cause minimal distress. Using specialist animal straps and lines, firefighters successfully rescued the cow and moved it to dry land. The vet and farmer assessed the cow’s condition post-rescue, while fire crews carried out decontamination and packed away equipment.
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all involved and the cow’s calm and cooperative nature, the rescue was a success. Our crews said it was clear the cow would never have escaped without help, and the teamwork of everyone on scene made all the difference.
