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Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit

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Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit

West Mercia

Date of alert:

Friday, 10 November 2023

Crime Ref:

Force:

West Mercia Police

Fire crews have rescued a calf that fell into a slurry pit in Shropshire.

They were called to a farm in Pontesbury at just after 06:00 GMT on the 6th of November.

Firefighters from Minsterley and Wellington used an inflatable raft and dry suits to reach the animal.

It was pulled free from the pit after about an hour.

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Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit
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