Mud stops a runaway cow cold in North Carolina, and firefighters have to step in to free her

Mud stops a runaway cow cold in North Carolina, and firefighters have to step in to free her

A North Carolina cow's attempted getaway ended in a muddy standstill, turning an otherwise ordinary Thursday into an unusual animal rescue. What began as a pasture escape in Avery County ended with the cow bogged down in mud, leaving nearby emergency crews to haul her out and get her back to safety. What happened? According to WBTV, firefighters with the Linville Volunteer Fire Department were sent out recently after the loose cow was found trap…