Cow rescued from Block Island pond

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — Fire crews on Block Island carried out an unusual rescue Sunday afternoon after a cow became trapped in a pond off West Side Road.

According to the Block Island Fire Department, the call came in shortly after 1:15 p.m. Crews responded quickly and used ice water rescue equipment to safely rescue the trapped cow.

Fire officials say the cow did not appear to be injured and was able to walk on its own once removed from the pond.

This is the second animal rescued after falling into a pond in a week. On New Year’s Day firefighters were able to rescue a golden retriever named Phoenix from a pond in Westerly.

Cow rescued from Block Island pond.