A COW stayed in a river in North Yorkshire despite the best efforts of firefighters to bring it out.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Selby, Snaith and Malton, and specialist animal and water rescue units went to a river in Carlton near Selby at 7.42pm last night (June 21).

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A spokesperson for the service said: “Crews worked together to attempt to bring the cow out of the river.

“Unfortunately, these attempts were unsuccessful and the cow did not exit the river.

“The cow was left in the care of the farmer, who was happy that the cow is on safe ground.”