Tennessee firefighters had to act quickly to rescue a cow and bull whose heads were entangled in a hay feeder in a frigid creek.#Tennessee #News #GreenvilleTN #Rescue
GREENVILLE, TNT Early Friday morning, two farm animals in Tennessee were in a potentially fatal predicament. Their survival hinged on a quick and well-planned rescue operation because their bodies were submerged in a frigid brook and their heads were stuck in a heavy hay feeder.
Emergency Crews Rushed to Save the Animals
Firefighters from the South Greene Volunteer Fire Department and Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the 2400 block of Viking Mountain Road in Greeneville at around six in the morning.
A strange and urgent situation was reported in the call: a cow and a bull had become trapped in the metal frame of a hay feeder and had walked into a creek, unable to escape.
Hydraulic Tools and Quick Thinking Made the Difference
The animals were struggling in the chilly water when firefighters arrived. Rescue workers quickly dismantled the hay feeder with the use of hydraulic cutters. Despite its hardship, the bull was able to walk away on its own and was the first to be released.
But the situation for the cow was more dire. She was too weak to stand and was exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia. She was swiftly haltered by firefighters, who then hauled her out of the freezing creek using a rope and winch.
Both Animals Now Safe
The rescue operation ended at 7:30 a.m. Later, the Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department shared pictures of the event on Facebook, indicating that both animals were resting and safe from harm’s path.
Even though the animals went through a terrifying adventure, their lives were probably saved by the local firemen’ quick thinking and cooperation.
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