Emergency responders helped a family avoid a cow-tastrophe over the weekend, saving a cow who got stuck in a bog and was unable to escape.
According to a Facebook post from Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District (RFPD), the owners of a cow named Ruby called on volunteers to help when Ruby got stuck in a marshy area of their property on April 21. The problem required a “cow-culated technical rescue.”
“Our volunteers knew rescuing Ruby would not be an easy task, so our volunteers activated a response from Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD because we have special animal technical rescue equipment and training that would assist in getting her out of the mud,” the Facebook post said.
Mist-Birkenfeld was assisted in the operation by Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District and Westport Fire and Rescue, and the post said they were “udder-ly grateful” for their help. Westport sent three volunteers in a brush rig to help with the rescue mission.
Thanks to the help of the responding agencies, Ruby is out of the mud and on the road to recovery. One of the reasons the rescue was a success is in part due to the generosity of a local donor.
The Facebook post said that a “few years ago,” someone donated a horse trailer, specialized animal rescue equipment, and a three-day training course. The course was taught by experts from Arizona, who drove to Birkenfeld with training equipment to train Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD’s personnel.
“Once again, this equipment and training were imperative in leading to a positive outcome for an animal in need,” Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD said on Facebook. “Thank you to our many volunteers who responded and weren’t afraid to get in the mud to help Ruby and her family!”
About Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD
Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD is the most Northwest fire district in Columbia County, Oregon. It encompasses 135 square miles and supports a local population of approximately 1,388 people. The district is also responsible for providing emergency medical assistance and Ambulance transport.
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