FIREFIGHTERS were called to what was originally reported as a cow stuck in mud.

Retained crews from Bridport together with a crew from Poole trained in large animal rescues have been alerted to a location near Loders where the animal is reported to be stranded.

It was first thought the animal was stuck in mud within a stream but it now appears it has crossed the water and is stuck on a bank.

The owner is being contacted to help free the animal.