Emergency crews rescued a cow stranded in water off Blackwelder Road south of Concord in Cabarrus County Monday afternoon.
Pictures from Chopper 9 showed rescuers using a rubber boat to get out on the marsh to get to the cow. They then put a line around her to pull her out.
They then used a chainsaw and sledgehammer to break up the ice around her.
The rescue began just after 3 p.m. Just before 5, crews were able to clear a path and used an electric winch to pull the cow out of the water.
After a few minutes lying on her side, she was able to get up and walk around.
The cow, named Julie, appeared to be OK, but a vet was checking her out to be sure.
Her owner was thrilled she was rescued.
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