Cow rescued after getting stuck in mud near Ashford

Fire crews were called to get Nettie 'moo'ving'

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 2nd Jul 2025
Last updated 2nd Jul 2025

Kent firefighters have gone to the rescue of a cow udderly stuck in mud.

Nettie became trapped at a field in High Halden near Ashford.

Luckily animal rescue teams were able to move her - using slings...

After being checked over by the vet Nettie was taken back to her barn to be reunited with her calf.

Farmer Martyn Dean, Nettie's owner said: "Kent Fire and Rescue were excellent, saving us and Nettie a whole heap of bother!"

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