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Hero firefighters rescue 78st cow trapped in 10ft Chester mud pit with only nostrils above surface - specialist team and vet work with farmer to save half-tonne heifer.
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Giant 78 st cow buried up to its horns in 10ft mud pit rescued by firefighters

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Last updated: August 27, 2025 10:37 am
NTK Journalist Published August 27, 2025
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The giant cow buried up to its horns in a 10ft mud pit being rescued by firefighters. (Jam Press/Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service)
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A giant 78 st cow buried up to its horns in a 10ft mud pit had to be rescued by firefighters.

A half-tonne farm animal has been hauled to safety after getting marooned.

The four-year-old heifer was trapped with just her nostrils above the surface -and her head partly covered by a fallen branch.

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She plunged into the sludge in Chester, Cheshire, yesterday (26 Aug).

Two fire crews raced to the scene and used specialist equipment to free the stricken beast, as reported by Need To Know.

Hero firefighters rescue 78st cow trapped in 10ft Chester mud pit with only nostrils above surface - specialist team and vet work with farmer to save half-tonne heifer.
The giant cow buried up to its horns in a 10ft mud pit. (Jam Press/Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service)

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters worked alongside the farmer, who provided machinery to assist with the rescue, and a vet who monitored the cow’s welfare throughout.

“Specialist animal rescue-trained firefighters secured the cow’s head above the surface and developed a safe rescue plan to cause minimal distress.

“Using specialist animal straps and lines, firefighters successfully rescued the cow and moved it to dry land.

Hero firefighters rescue 78st cow trapped in 10ft Chester mud pit with only nostrils above surface - specialist team and vet work with farmer to save half-tonne heifer.
The giant cow covered in mud after being rescued by firefighters. (Jam Press/Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service)

“The vet and farmer assessed the cow’s condition post-rescue, while fire crews carried out decontamination and packed away equipment.

“Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all involved and the cow’s calm and cooperative nature, the rescue was a success.

“Our crews said it was clear the cow would never have escaped without help, and the teamwork of everyone on scene made all the difference.”

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