SUMTER COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A Sumter County farmer faced a dilemma when his young steer got stuck in a ditch.
He turned to Sumter County Fire & EMS (SCFE) in Bushnell who with special equipment and creativity came to the rescue.
According to a release sent out by Sumter County, the steer walked up an embankment covered in brush and tangled trees.
The steer then fell down 4 to 5 feet and was unable to get enough traction to get out.
Crews cleared out the trees and posts, brought in large animal straps and a slide board. They were able to get the wayward bovine onto the board and then dragged the animal out of the ditch.
According to county officials, it took the seven-person crew around 30 minutes to rescue the animal who they say was exhausted but didn’t appear to have any injuries.