Cow rescued from dam at Western Sydney University campus

A wayward cow whose late night shenanigans sparked two incidents involving emergency services is now being monitored by police following a dramatic dam rescue in Sydney’s west.

A wayward cow whose late night shenanigans sparked two incidents involving emergency services is under police watch following a dramatic dam rescue in Sydney’s west.

Firefighters first responded to reports a small female cow was on the loose at a shopping centre at Caddens on Tuesday night.

Joining forces with NSW Police, firefighters attached from St Marys fire station were able to wrangle the animal, before transferring her to Western Sydney University at nearby Werrington for safe keeping.

The next morning another call came through to emergency services, reporting the same cow was in another predicament after escaping her temporary accommodation and becoming trapped stomach deep in a mud-filled dam.

A second rescue operation was prompted, with police and firefighters from Ropes Crossing fire station working with university security to hatch a plan on the best way to safely extract the animal.

The cow trapped in the mud

The cow shortly after it was rescued.

It was then decided a lasso fashioned from a 38mm fire hose would cause less discomfort to the cow then using a rope.

Placing the makeshift lasso around the cow’s neck firefighters were then able to gently ease her from the mud, before she collapsed out of exhaustion.

The mud filled dam

The rescue crew, concerned about the cow’s energy levels and inability to stand, are currently staying with the animal until she recovers from the ordeal.

The cow’s origins or potential owner, are still unknown with a Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman urging anybody with information to come forward.

“If anyone knows the cow, please come forward,” he said.