Fire crews from across Bedfordshire were called to rescue a cow after it slipped down the river bank at Sandy.

The incident happened off New Road at around 1pm on Thursday, with people advised to avoid the area. (October 29)

Drone Photos Sandy took the aerial photos as the drama unfolded reporting that firefighters including Kempston Community Fire Station Specialist rescue unit, were at the scene.

Units from Sandy Fire Station, Bedford Community Fire Station, Gamlingay Community Fire & Rescue and St Neots Fire Station were also called to assist with the rescue.

Drone Photos Sandy wee in the area to capture the drama on Thursday afternoon (October 29)

placeholder image — Drone Photos Sandy wee in the area to capture the drama on Thursday afternoon (October 29)

The rescue took around three hours with the cow safely returned to its herd.

This is the second time emergency services have been called out to an animal rescue in Sandy in four months after a similar incident on July 15 when specialist equipment was used to, again, lift a cow from the river.