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Ropes used to rescue a calf rescued after it had fallen into a slurry pit

By Deborah Bowyer 23rd Dec 2024

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 23rd Dec 2024

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A calf was rescued by firefighters who used ropes after it had fallen into a slurry pit. (Photo: Nub News)

A calf was rescued by firefighters after it had fallen into a slurry pit in Wybunbury near Nantwich.

An animal rescue unit from Bollington and a rope rescue unit from Lymm went to the rescue of the animal in Wrinehill Road at 7.06 pm yesterday (Sunday).

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters assisted a farmer to use ropes and a telehandler to rescue a calf that had slipped into a slurry pit."

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