Two cows, one ledge: St Just firefighters’ unusual call-out

Not every shout involves smoke and sirens. For the on-call crew at St Just Community Fire Station, one of the latest involved two cows and a very awkward spot to get out of.

What the crew found

Firefighters were mobilised to an animal rescue. When they arrived, they found two cows stuck on a ledge.

The station shared the details in a post on its Facebook page.

📷Credit: St Just Community Fire Station

Who helped with the rescue

The crew worked alongside line rescue personnel from Tolvaddon and Bodmin, a fire service officer and staff from the farm.

Together they used small tools and line rescue equipment to clear a path and aid with the rescue. Photos shared by the station show cut branches piled along the bank, a mini digger on site and firefighters working through thick undergrowth beside the water.

📷Credit: St Just Community Fire Station

A thank you from the crew

The firefighters also thanked the owner’s family, who supplied them with refreshments after the incident.

📷Credit: St Just Community Fire Station

St Just is looking for on-call firefighters

The station used the post to remind people that it is looking for new on-call firefighters to join the team.

Anyone in the St Just area who fancies the role can read more on Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s on-call firefighter page.

Recruitment, the crew says, is opening soon.

📷Credit: St Just Community Fire Station

📷Credit: St Just Community Fire Station