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 ZealandNew ZealandGastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department15 Jan 06:34 AMNew ZealandWatch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga fieldWatch15 Jan 05:28 AMNew ZealandFinal-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?15 Jan 05:27 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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