Cow stuck in River Weaver rescued by Cheshire firefighters

The animal was in danger of drowning in a remote spot in the River Weaver.

Firefighters were able to track down the distressed animal, thanks to the what3words app and Northwest Fire Control staff.

The rope rescue unit pull a cow out of the River Weaver (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)

The rope rescue unit from Lymm and animal units from Knutsford and Bollington teamed up to mount the rescue.

The painstaking operation was a success.

The trapped cow was safely harnessed and gently hauled to safety (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)

A spokesman from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Finding the animal with the words cone.scribble.gracing, swift water and animal rescue technicians then worked together to successfully get the cow out of the water, after part of the riverbank was dug out to allow it to get out safely.

Firefighters worked in the water to get the cow into a position to be rescued (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)

“Big thank you to the farmer who assisted.”

Two fire engines from Nantwich and Lymm also helped with the incident which happened on Coole Lane in Austerson shortly after 10am on Thursday.