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Cow buried in silt rescued by Navy crew near Napier

February 20, 2023

Navy personnel removing the bovine from the silt. — Navy personnel removing the bovine from the silt. (Source: Royal New Zealand Navy)

A cow almost entirely buried in silt was rescued by Navy personnel and locals near Napier on Sunday.

In a Facebook post, the Royal New Zealand navy said its HMNZS Te Mana crew spotted the bovine while travelling near the Tutaekuri River.

The team waded out to rescue the animal, which attracted the attention of locals who came and lent a hand.

"After an exhausting effort with strops, shovels and sticks, the cow was eventually freed and returned to a grateful farmer," the post read.

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