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A cow has been rescued from a river in Eastbourne by the fire service.

A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said crews were called to the incident at a river behind Seaside Road at 11.05am this morning.

One fire engine and the animal rescue crew attended the stricken cow.

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The cow was rescued by the fire service. Photo: Dan Jessup | Other 3rd Party

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Cow rescued from Eastbourne river