Cow rescued after falling into ditch in Eastbourne

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called at 8.19pm on Tuesday, August 30, to carry out an animal rescue in Hazelwood Avenue.

An ESFRS spokesperson added: “Firefighters from Crowborough (animal rescue unit) and Eastbourne attended.

“Firefighters used mud rescue paths and hydraulic equipment to rescue a cow who had fallen into a ditch and was stranded.”

The cow was returned to its owner and firefighters left the scene at 10.36pm, according to the fire service.

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