rescue

It’s hot, why not? Cow rescued from Maryland swimming pool

· June 1, 2018

A Maryland volunteer fire department received an unusual call this week when they were asked to come rescue a cow from a swimming pool. On Tuesday, the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to the 3800 block of Birdsville Road for a reported animal rescue in water. Upon response, the crew learned that a […]

3-year-old Pennsylvania boy rescued from manure pit

· May 22, 2018

A Pennsylvania 3-year-old who had fallen 6 to 10 feet in a manure pit in his family’s barn over the weekend is safe, thanks to a multiple rescue task force. On Saturday just after 6 p.m., Honey Brook Fire Company and the Chester County Rescue Task Force (CCRTF)  were dispatched for an agricultural rescue in […]

Illinois farmer rescued after stuck in grain bin for hours

· April 16, 2018

We’re happy to hear this good news from Wyanet, Illinois last week after a farmer was successfully rescued from a grain bin. According to Bureau County Republican, the man had been stuck in soybeans for about three hours Wednesday evening before first responders were called to the scene. After Wyanet Fire and Rescue assessed the […]

Kentucky farmer’s calf rescue video goes viral

· January 11, 2018

A Hazel, Kentucky farmer’s clever rescue of his calf from a frozen pond has created quite a buzz on social media. And as Walter Mehr told Kentucky New Era, the rescue was anything, but easy. While the video is just over three minutes, Mehr estimates the entire process, including preparing the lasso and wood, took […]

Man rescues Iowa farmer trapped under tractor 8 hours

· June 7, 2017

An Iowa farmer, who was trapped under a tractor for eight hours, is in critical condition after a community member heard his cry for help. According to KCRG-TV9, Kay Reindl was working in his yard Monday night when he heard someone calling for help. Reindl and a deputy searched for 20 minutes around Manly, Iowa […]

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