Rescue services lift cows out of the water in Dendermonde: "Saved after a 'cold dip' in the Dender"

In Dendermonde, firefighters and police rescued cows that had escaped into the Dender river. Four cows jumped over a fence, with three ending up in the water and one stuck in mud. The police humorously reported the incident, stating the cows were trying a new wellness trend. After three hours, all cows were safely retrieved using a crane. The owner expressed gratitude for the quick response from the emergency services, noting the cows preferred mud baths over cold dips in the future.

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