Stranded cow rescued from the mud by fire crews, vets - and a digger

A cow which got stuck in mud had to be rescued by fire crews, vets - and a digger. Credit: BPM Media

It took fire crews, vets, and a digger to rescue a cow that got stranded in a muddy brook in Rutland yesterday (August 3).

Th animal was found trapped in the mud in a brook in Uppingham.

The cow was found in a muddy brook Credit: BPM Media

In a post on Facebook, a spokesperson for Uppingham Fire Station said:

"Today Uppingham crew, technical rescue and Rutland Veterinary Centre rescued a cow who had taken it upon herself to venture into local brook and got stuck."

Using animal rescue equipment, she was strapped in and lifted out of the dip by a telehandler. Credit: BPM Media

Using animal rescue equipment, she was strapped in and lifted out, and was then carried back down the road to her rightful place on the farm - still suspended in the air.

Credit: BPM Media

The post continued: "Well done to all involved."