Published:
April 18, 2009 In
video: Stranded cattle rescued from river estuary near Burnham
A
herd of cows trapped in the River Parrett estuary near Burnham-On-Sea
prompted a huge rescue operation on Friday afternoon (April 17th).
Five
fire crews from across Somerset, plus two rescue hovercrafts and
a tractor from Burnham-based charity BARB, were called to West
Huntspill at mid-day after seven cattle were reported to be stuck
in deep mud.
The
RSPCA had initially been alerted amid concern for the animals'
welfare.
Ropes,
special mud mats and other equipment were used to help free the
trapped animals over the course of several hours, as pictured
here.
Five
fire crews from across Somerset, plus two rescue hovercrafts and
a tractor from Burnham-based charity BARB, were called to West
Huntspill at mid-day after seven cattle were reported to be stuck
in deep mud.
