Calf rescued from cattle grid by emergency crews

This was the moment firefighters rescued a young calf after its leg became entangled in a cattle grid.

Crews were called in to help after the cow became trapped while it travelled along a path on Bristol Road, Winscombe at around 9:06am today (Tuesday).

Firefighters rescue cow (Bedminster fire station)

Firefighters from Weston and Bedminster attended the incident and used high-tech equipment to free the animal.

An Avon Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival, crews used strops and kick boards to free the animal unharmed. 

"Once free, the cow was handed to its owner and returned it its herd."

Calf rescue (Avon Fire and Rescue Service)

Bedminster Fire Station tweeted: "Dylan, generic name for all the cows we rescue, was successfully rescued from a cattle grid using strops and equipment from our large animal rescue vehicle. Having a rest at the mooooooment before he can be reunited with its bovine friends. #notjustfires."

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