Swiss cow rescued after falling into manure cesspit
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Published: 12 Nov, 2018 CET.
Updated: Mon 12 Nov 2018 12:57 CET
Animal rescue services carried out an unusual mission on Saturday night in the Swiss town of Uster after they received a call out about a cow trapped in manure.
The local fire brigade and a special crew dedicated to the rescue of large animals were dispatched after a cow crashed through a wooden floor and landed in a cesspit.
"Thanks to a fantastic operation, the cow could be freed from an awkward situation," local police wrote on Facebook.
They added the cow was now in a “fit and healthy condition”.
Switzerland's Large Animal Rescue Service (GTRD) told the 20 Minuten news site there were about 50 such incidents a year.
"We are used to jumping into manure," spokesperson Ruedi Keller said.
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The local fire brigade and a special crew dedicated to the rescue of large animals were dispatched after a cow crashed through a wooden floor and landed in a cesspit.
"Thanks to a fantastic operation, the cow could be freed from an awkward situation," local police wrote on Facebook.
They added the cow was now in a “fit and healthy condition”.
Switzerland's Large Animal Rescue Service (GTRD) told the 20 Minuten news site there were about 50 such incidents a year.
"We are used to jumping into manure," spokesperson Ruedi Keller said.
Read also: Swiss farmers left puzzled after cows throw themselves off cliff
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