Exmouth firefighter rescue team saves cow from ditch

The fire service's specialist rescue team from Exmouth helped rescue a cow stuck in a ditch in Godney near Wells at the weekend.

They were called out with firefighters from Glastonbury after a call was received at around 2pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday 14 August).

The fire crews rescued the cow using rescue lines and tools to dig an exit for the animal from the ditch.

The cow was returned to the farmer unharmed.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire control received a call reporting a cow stuck in a mud-filled ditch in Godney near Wells. 

"An animal rescue tactical advisor attended and requested the attendance of a fire engine from Glastonbury and the specialist rescue team from Exmouth.

"Fire crews started to dig away a peat bank to create an exit for the animal. 

"After the arrival of the farmer, fire crews rescued the cow from the water and peat-filled ditch using rescue lines and tools to dig away the bank. The cow was returned unharmed to the farmer."