Cow stuck in deep mud in Welshpool rescued by firefighters

Cow stuck in deep mud in Welshpool rescued by firefighters

A cow that had become stuck in deep mud in Welshpool has been rescued by firefighters.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Machynlleth, Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool Fire Stations were called to an incident at Cefn Coch in Welshpool at 10.57pm on Thursday, May 7

The crews responded to a cow that had become stuck in deep mud.

The crews utilised specialist equipment, including strops and a slide mat, to safely free the animal.

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The cow was eventually safely freed by the fire crews | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Thanks to their coordinated efforts, the was successfully removed from the mud and was soon standing on all four feet again.

“The crews left the scene at 12.39am on Friday, May 8.”

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