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Cow stuck in mud freed by fire crews

Hannah MitchellNorth East and Cumbria
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service A brown cow is trapped in a pit of mud. The mud is as high as the cow's underbelly, and the cow has mud covering its face and flanks. In the background there are brambles and tree branches. Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
Firefighters went to help the stuck cow on Friday

A cow which got stuck in the mud managed to get moo-ving thanks to a three-hour rescue operation.

Firefighter crews were called to the trapped animal near Threlkeld in the Lake District on Friday afternoon.

A vet, large animal rescue team and the cow's owner also helped to free the animal using a mixture of farming machinery and people power.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said the rescue mission proved being a firefighter was not always glamorous.

"The service has invested heavily in providing advanced training and specialist equipment for crews to be able to respond effectively to a wide range of incidents, including animal rescues," a spokesperson said.

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service A cow standing on muddy ground, eating from a pile of hay on the floor in front of it. The cow's fur is heavily covered in mud, though it appears to be brown underneath. A farmer in a heavily muddied hi-vis jacket stands next to the cow. A small digger can be seen in the background and a firefighter in a yellow helmet stands behind the cow. It is night-time.Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
The cow was freed after a three-hour rescue effort

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