Rescue
Local farmer uses winch to lift bull straight out of park sinkhole and rescue gets 2M views
Everyone was in over their heads but nobody more so than the bull.
Jessica Adler
09.22.23

A young bull was enjoying a serene day at the farm when things suddenly went awry.

The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and then the poor thing tumbled into a sinkhole.

This unexpected twist led to a remarkable rescue mission, leaving everyone in awe, and it all unfolded at Witton Castle Country Park.

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So, what exactly transpired on this fateful day?

A poor bullock got separated from its herd. Wandering the grounds, it suddenly stepped into the sinkhole nobody knew was there.

It was likely feeling suffocated and extremely uncomfortable.

But fear not, a local farmer and the folks at Witton Castle Country Park sprang into action, devising a clever plan to lift the cow to safety.

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The entire ordeal was captured on video.

They then shared it on the Facebook page of Witton Castle Country Park, with the caption, “Witton Castle comes to the rescue with the local farmer! The Bullock fell into some sort of sinkhole which nobody knew about but is now absolutely fine in the field with his pals.”

The video quickly garnered attention, becoming a beacon of hope and kindness on the internet.

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Facebook - Witton Castle Country Park

The sinkhole, large enough to swallow a person, had ensnared the cow.

The rescuers, with determination in their eyes, managed to secure straps around the cow and began the delicate process of hoisting it out of the sinkhole.

The task required significant effort and the right equipment, but they were up to the challenge.

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During the rescue, the cow appeared motionless, and a tense silence fell over the scene, leaving onlookers wondering if it was too late.

However, as the cow was gently lifted from the sinkhole, signs of life flickered.

A collective sigh of relief permeated the air.

The sinkhole seemed to expand during the rescue, making the cow’s initial fall even more astonishing.

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Facebook - Witton Castle Country Park

Once out of the sinkhole, the cow was carefully laid down to remove the straps.

Initially, it seemed scared but, moments later, it gingerly rose to its hooves and rejoined its herd, probably with a tale of adventure to “moo” about.

Witton Castle reported that the existence of the sinkhole was unknown prior to this incident, and happily, the rescued cow was in good health and spirits.

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The video of this incredible rescue mission struck a chord with many.

It has amassed over 2.8 million views just on Facebook and over 2.8k comments in just two weeks.

Viewers were quick to praise the farmer and Witton Castle Country Park for their swift and compassionate response.

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Facebook - Witton Castle Country Park

One commenter, Gordon Gardipe, remarked, “Wow, very unlucky to fall in the only sinkhole around but very lucky to have this amazing rescue.”

Many echoed his sentiments, applauding the prompt and caring actions of the rescuers.

Karen Brodie, another viewer, expressed her admiration saying, “Wow that’s an amazing rescue well done.”

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This heartwarming rescue shows the kindness and compassion that still exists in the world.

It’s these fleeting moments of compassion and unity that bring a glimmer of hope and joy to our lives, showing us the beauty of coexistence between humans and animals.

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See this bullock get a straight lift out of a sinkhole in the video below!

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