Colorado Sheriff’s Department Makes Daring Cow Rescue
There have been so many interactions between animals and humans in Colorado that it’s probably impossible to count.
We try to limit our interactions the best we can, which is why they’re creating wildlife crossings under interstates to reduce things like roadkill.
However, one that definitely wasn’t good recently was when a bear and her three cubs broke into a man’s house and attacked him.
Fortunately, he survived and fortunately did not have to go to the hospital.
One more lighthearted moment was when a dog in Greeley got stuck on the roof of a house and had to be rescued by the fire department.
However, a recent moment was one where people needed to get together to help save an animal’s life.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Saves Cow Stuck in Mud
This week, the Sheriff’s Office down in Jefferson County got an interesting call that they definitely don’t get everyday.
As it would turn out, a massive 800 pound cow got itself stuck deep in some mud and couldn’t get out.
According to KKTV and photos provided by the Sheriff's Office, it was not alone. In fact, the other cows it was with were standing by watching everything unfold.
How Did the Cow Get Rescued in Colorado?
Given the situation, it was pretty clear that this was not a one man job.
The Sheriff’s Department had to enlist the help of the Coal Creek Fire Rescue team to get the cow unstuck.
If you were ever wondering what it takes to pull a cow out of some mud (which I’m sure you have), it will take you two separate winches to get it done.
The entire rescue took the crew an hour to complete, and once the cow got itself a little bit of rest, it walked away with the rest of the group like nothing happened.
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