New Hampshire

Legend-dairy rescue: Cow saved from swimming pool in NH

The cow, named Charlie, is safe and now roams on his pasture

Charlie the cow found himself in too deep when he took a dip in the family pool Monday.
Northfield Police Department

This cow found himself in a little too deep on Monday morning.

Charlie the cow decided to take a dip in his family's above-ground swimming pool in Northfield, New Hampshire. Unfortunately, it was too cold, too deep, and Charlie found himself stuck.

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Thankfully, the Tilton Northfield Fire Department and family members teamed up to safely remove Charlie from the pool.

Charlie the cow comforted by a police officer during a rescue in Northfield, New Hampshire, on Monday.
Northfield Police Department
Charlie the cow comforted by a police officer during a rescue in Northfield, New Hampshire, on Monday.

He was scared and cold at first, but recovered well when rescuers offered him apples and dried him with a towel, according to a Facebook post by the Northfield Police Department.

He is now safe and continues roaming on the pasture where he resides.

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