Cow Rescued from Mud in Rascafría

Emergency teams from the Community of Madrid freed an animal trapped in a waterlogged area of Cancha de las Cerradillas.

Waterlogged and muddy area in the Madrid mountains with irrigation pipes.
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Waterlogged and muddy area in the Madrid mountains with irrigation pipes.

An emergency operation by the Community of Madrid has successfully rescued a cow that was trapped in a waterlogged and muddy area in Rascafría, specifically at Cancha de las Cerradillas.

The rescue operation, which lasted several hours, required specialized technical intervention and the use of a helicopter to free the animal. The cow had become immobilized in the muddy, waterlogged terrain, preventing it from moving on its own.
Due to the difficulty of accessing the location with conventional ground vehicles, personnel from the Special Group for High-Altitude Rescue (GERA) of the Community of Madrid Firefighters, in collaboration with Forest Rangers, opted for an aerial approach. After securing the animal and preparing it for extraction without causing injury, a hoisting maneuver was performed with the helicopter.
Ultimately, the cow was lifted from the mud and returned to firm, safe ground. The swift and coordinated action of the emergency services successfully resolved this challenging situation in the natural environment of the Madrid mountains.