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Cow rescued from river by fire crews near Burnham-On-Sea

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Firefighters were called to rescue a cow stuck in a river near Burnham-On-Sea last night (Wednesday, April 23rd).

The Fire Service received a call shortly after 6.30pm reporting a cow stuck in the River Parrett in Pawlett.

One fire appliance and specialist rescue teams from Bridgwater and Exeter attended.

“Fire crews confirmed the cow was stuck in a small tidal inlet. They donned dry suits to make attempts to secure the cow to rescue lines,” explained a spokesman.

“Once secured, crews then used a winch and rescue lines to release the cow from the culvert.”

“Fire crews then removed the cow over the top of a ridge in the river bank to a place of safety and the care of the cow was left with the farmer.”

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