APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. – Lynchburg Fire Department assisted Appomattox County Fire Department in saving a cow that had injured itself on Friday.
LFD said they were called to assist the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department around 5:30 p.m. on Friday after reports of a cow that had fallen into a “steep ravine.” Crews determined the cow had injured its leg and was unable to stand.
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Authorities said they used a LAR Rescue Glide and Grip Hoist to assist with removing the cow from the creek. The cow was secured and placed in a livestock trailer.
The cow was transferred to a veterinarian to be evaluated. The owner was reportedly grateful for the assistance.
