A hapless cow got stuck in mud and it took firefighters over three hours to free her.
Despite one of the driest starts to a year on record, the farm animal called Nettie got completely bogged down.
Her owner, farmer Martyn Dean, said the rescue operation took nearly three and a half hours.
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She was in a field, near Ashford, Kent when she got stuck, as reported by Need To Know.
A spokesperson for Kent Fire & Rescue Service said: “Brave bovine Nettie found herself in an udderly sticky situation after getting bogged down in mud in her High Halden field,
“Our animal rescue crews weren’t cowed by the challenge and we pulled Nettie safely out with slings.”
The fire service said Nettie was helped back onto solid ground and was safe and well.
“Nettie was checked by the vet and is now safely back in her barn enjoying some well-earned hay with her calf,” a spokesperson said.
Mr Dean said: “Kent Fire & Rescue were excellent, saving us and Nettie a whole heap of bother.
“Just another legendary rescue from KFRS’ animal rescue crew.”
Locals loved the rescue.
Sue said: “Well done again KFRS.”
Jacqueline Skinner added: “Well done, you all do an amazing job.”
And Lynn Jane just said: “Thank you.”
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