Rescuers help in-calf cow stuck in river after suspected dog attack

Rescuers have helped an injured in-calf cow who had become stuck in a muddy river in Bedfordshire following a suspected dog attack.

The cow was discovered in the River Ouse, Leighton Buzzard, on 5 September by a passer-by who heard distressed calls.

The cow was suffering from a wound down the left hand side, across her shoulder and neck.
According to rescuers from the fire service and the RSPCA, the water was up to half of the cow’s body and the river was muddy and slippery.

Her injuries were 'indicative of a dog attack', according to rescuers, and there is a public footpath by the river.

The farmer was informed following the incident and a vet was called to assess the cow.