A pregnant cow that fell into a drainage channel was rescued by fire fighters and members of the public in Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu in southern India on Saturday 12 March.

The unfortunate bovine fell into the hole while on its way to grassland nearby.

After a passer-by spotted the stranded animal, the fire service was alerted and they, helped by the public, were eventually able to lift her out of the drain.

After that the animal was checked by the vet, who confirmed that mother and baby-to-be seem to be doing well.

Later it walked away happily with its owner.

The public praised the efforts of the rescue team for jumping into sewage to save the animal's life.

Pregnant cow that fell into the drainage was rescued by the fire personnel with the help of the public in South India....

Location: Ariyalur District of South India.

A pregnant cow went for gazing but unfortunately on its way to grass land it fell into a drainage. Passersby noticed the cow and they informed the fire and rescue personnel. They got down into the sewage and tied ropes around the cow. Then with the help of the public the cow was airlifted. Then it was checked by the vet. Vet confirmed that both the mama and the baby calf inside its womb are doing well. Later it walked happily with its owner. The public praised the efforts of the rescue team as they even jumped into the sewage to save a life.