Cow in calf rescued from River Ouse after suspected dog attack

The RSPCA said the rescue mission took at least two hours

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
The cow had sustained an injury to her shoulder and neck from what is believed to have been a dog attack (RSPCA)
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The cow had sustained an injury to her shoulder and neck from what is believed to have been a dog attack (RSPCA)

An injured cow in calf was rescued from a river in Bedfordshire after a suspected dog attack. RSPCA inspector Lauren Bailey alongside Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services helped to rescue the injured...

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