The cow was pulled from the River Arun
THE West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service had an unusual call-out on Wednesday afternoon after a cow fell into the River Arun.
A team of firefighters worked with the farmer to get the cow back on dry land, wading in to fit the animal with a harness before coaxing it back towards the riverbank.
A spokesperson for the service said: “We were called to reports of a cow in the river near Stopham Road in Pulborough at 3.54pm on Wednesday, July 31, where the River Arun meets the Rother.
“Officers from the Technical Rescue Unit were mobilised to assist, and upon locating the animal used lines and specialist equipment to help rescue the cow from the river.”
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