FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a stranded cow in a Herefordshire river.
A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said that it was called to a large animal rescue on the river Wye at Hoarwithy.
The animal rescue team from Bromyard, a crew from Hereford and a crew from Ross-on-Wye including the water first responders were in attendance, to help rescue the cow from the perilous spot.
Firefighters were called to the stranded cow in the river at Hoarwithy. Pictures: Bromyard Fire Station
A cow was rescued from the river using animal rescue and farm equipment before being relocated to a safe location.
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Crews had to enter the water so that they could fit straps around the cow then using the farmers equipment she was pulled on to a large guild board which enabled us to slide her up the embankment to a place of safety.
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A vet was also in attendance to sedate the animal before the rescue, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, October 4. The incident was marked as closed at 7.31pm.
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