Cow recovering after Wiltshire river rescue

The 12-month old cow was reportedly stuck for an hour

A 12 month-old cow is recovering after firefighters rescued it from an underground culvert where it had got stuck.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said its crews were called to Malmesbury at 11:30 BST on Wednesday to reports of an animal being trapped.

Crews from Malmesbury and Stratton worked on the rescue effort, along with staff from The George Veterinary Hospital.

Special inflation equipment was used to help the animal, which the Fire Service said was stuck for about an hour.

In a post on Facebook Malmesbury Fire Station described the incident as a "turnout with a difference".

"A fantastic team effort from all involved return the cow to the field to enjoy the rest of the day," the post added.