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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mother cow was rescued by local firefighters Friday afternoon after being stuck for several days in a Buxton creek, authorities said.
At around 4 p.m., Banks Fire crews responded to a farm in Buxton after officials said one of their cows had jumped the fence and slid down into the water days before.
The family told crews they “had tried diligently for days” to get the cow out, but to no avail.
Assisted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Washington County Sheriff’s deputies, officials said hours were spent attempting to get the cow out of the water.
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A mother cow was rescued after being stuck for several days in a creek in Buxton, Ore. on Aug. 29, 2025. (Banks Fire District 13) -
A mother cow was rescued after being stuck for several days in a creek in Buxton, Ore. on Aug. 29, 2025. (Banks Fire District 13) -
A mother cow was rescued after being stuck for several days in a creek in Buxton, Ore. on Aug. 29, 2025. (Banks Fire District 13)
But it wasn’t until a heavy lift crane was brought to the scene that they were able to lift the cow out using a fabricated sling.
Once the “very tired” cow was lifted to safety, crews said she was reunited with her calf who had been watching the whole time.
Officials said she then proceeded to eat an entire bucket of grain.
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Jenna Deml
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