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How Do You Rescue a Cow From a Manure Pit? 'It Is Life-Threatening Work'

Summary by RTV Noord
You don't simply pull a cow that falls into a manure pit back up. Besides the weight of the animal, you have to deal with dangerous gases that can linger in a manure pit. Nevertheless, thirteen cows had to be rescued in our province last year. In Grootegast, the fire department has a specialized team for this. Equipped with protective suits, breathing apparatus (via masks), and tools, the firefighters enter the manure pit.
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You don't simply pull a cow that falls into a manure pit back up. Besides the weight of the animal, you have to deal with dangerous gases that can linger in a manure pit. Nevertheless, thirteen cows had to be rescued in our province last year. In Grootegast, the fire department has a specialized team for this. Equipped with protective suits, breathing apparatus (via masks), and tools, the firefighters enter the manure pit.

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RTV Noord broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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