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Calf rescued after becoming trapped in Derbyshire slurry pit

Liam Barnes
BBC News, East Midlands
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service The calf in a slurry pitDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
The intrepid bovine was discovered down the slurry pit

A calf weighing 350kg (55st) was winched to safety after falling into a slurry pit in Derbyshire.

A crew from Ashbourne was called to the scene off Mill Lane, Church Broughton, at about 15:50 BST on Wednesday.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said an animal rescue unit from Alfreton also assisted in rescuing the stricken bovine, with crews using restraint straps and a Palfinger crane.

After being freed the calf was taken to a vet for checks.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service The calf in a slurry pitDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
The calf was taken to a vet to be checked after it was freed
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