201 Stuck in the mud

We had a report of a cow stuck in the mud on the track above Horse pond (K 25?). Steve the Warden found her and together we tried to get her out with a bit of digging and the lure of a bucket of nuts but to no avail. We then called the Fire Service who were on the scene within minutes and used their skills and equipment to start to get 201 out of the VERY STICKY SANDY GULLEY. We ended manually hauling the beast up onto the track and safety. (12.30)
The superb crew then hosed down and left it to us to supervise the cows recovery.

Mike had bought more nuts and hay so we fed the cold cow and gave her water. She tried, roughly every 15 minutes, to get on her feet and when Mike lured the rest of the Herd over with more nuts 201 tried very hard and managed to get up but could not stand. The other cows licked her and there was a lot of calling and it seemed like the herd were encouraging her to get back on her feet. (15.30)

Rob came and decided that a Calcium Drink would help her overcome the stress of being stuck and recovered and should get her up and bouncing again. 201 was alert thoughout this adventure and showed good spirit so we hope she'll be up and about soon.

Lot's of passers by and dog walkers expressed concern and all were thoughtful enough to make sure that their dogs were on a close lead before they passed the grounded cow. This responsible approach was very pleasing to witness.

The other 11 were fine , and enjoyed a hay supplement, so hopefully tomorrow the twelve will be up and about. Fingers crossed!