Fire department rescues cow from Central Kentucky lake
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- Boyle County fire crews rescued a cow found stranded in a lake near Wells Landing Road.
- Crews secured the cow to a rescue boat and returned it to shore amid rough terrain.
- No injuries were reported and the cow appeared stable and expected to fully recover.
A Central Kentucky fire department on Sunday rescued a cow that was stuck in a lake.
The Danville 911 Communications Center was alerted to the stranded cow around 9:45 a.m., according to the Boyle County Fire Department. The department’s water rescue team and large animal rescue team found the animal in a lake near Wells Landing Road, outside Danville.
Officials attached the cow to a rescue boat and safely returned it to shore, according to the fire department. Rocky terrain and a steep embankment made for a challenging rescue, officials said.
No injuries were reported. The cow appeared stable and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the fire department. It’s unknown how the cow got into the water or how long it had been there.
“The Boyle County Fire Department would like to recognize the efforts of all responding personnel whose training and teamwork resulted in a successful outcome,” the fire department said in a Facebook post.
