Fire crews helped rescue this lucky cow which had become trapped in deep mud in a field near Bickerton!
Firefighters teamed up to help the stranded four-year-old cow, which weighed around half a tonne.
It had become stuck and sank into deep mud in a field off the A41 Whitchurch Road yesterday (August 26)
The cow was stuck in mud almost three metres deep, with its head covered by a fallen branch.
It was able to breathe as its nose and eyes were just above the surface when crews arrived.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue said: “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.”
(Pics courtesy of Cheshire Fire and Rescue)
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