Home / New ZealandStranded cows reportedly rescued following earthquake-triggered landslideNZ Herald14 Nov, 2016 10:10 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditSource: Newshub These lucky cows were left stranded on an 'island' as the earth fell around them.The cows stranded on a grass island in the middle of a massive earthquake-triggered landslide have reportedly been rescued.And if not, it could be former All Black captain Richie McCaw to the rescue. The two adult cattle and a calf of cows were spotted from the air yesterday and reports of their plight have gone around the world. Newshub reported a trench had been dug to rescue the cows.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Federated Farmers spokeswoman Katie Milne was not aware of the rescue.But she said a high-profile helicopter pilot, whom she indicated was McCaw, who has been helping following the quakes, had offered to drop hay and water to the stranded trio.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Labour’s lack of policy risks making party looklightweight10 Apr 05:00 PMWellingtonTwo siblings died 17 years apart. One could do so at home thanks to these NZ doctors10 Apr 05:00 PMPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions10 Apr 05:00 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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