Trapped cow in Seaton Carew rescued by fire brigade

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Fire officers joined forces to rescue a cow that had become stuck in a muddy ditch in Seaton Carew.

The large animal rescue team from County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue Service helped Cleveland Fire Brigade colleagues move the trapped animal to safety after she fell into a ditch and became stuck up to her chest in mud.

The incident took place at North Gare, in Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, on Monday, April 29.

Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “After the rescue the cow was left in the care of the vet and we wish her a swift recovery.

"Great partnership working and well done to all those involved in the rescue.”

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