Firefighters called to rescue of stranded cow

Firefighters went to the rescue of cow after it became stuck in fast-moving water.

Crews from Keynsham and Bath attended to the animal which could not get out of the river at Hanham Mills.

The cow was stuck about a mile upstream from the Chequers pub at about 6.45pm yesterday.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service used the safety boat from Bath to guide the cow towards a slipway and then on to dry land, where he was handed over to the farmer.

It took crews about two hours to complete the rescue.

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