Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west. The calf had wandered into the dam on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, when it found itself unable to 'moo-ve' around 6 pm yesterday.
A neighbor alerted the RSPCA, which requested the assistance of firefighters. Three FRNSW crews and the NSW Rural Fire Service responded, having to trudge more than 350 meters, with their heavy equipment and lighting in tow, to reach the animal.
On-call firefighters
Rescuers placed slings around the calf's legs and a slide board underneath it, safely wrangling the creature and 'steering' it to a nearby paddock.
One of the on-call firefighters who responded to the incident is a veterinary nurse and supported the calf's welfare, alongside Uni Vets Camden, which provided drips and medication. The calf was freed after the 'high steaks' two-hour operation and returned to its herd. The RSPCA and local vets continue to monitor the cow's well-being.
