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Cow rescued from icy reservoir in Erie

Cow rescued from icy reservoir in Erie
Cow rescued from icy reservoir in Erie 00:19

A cow was rescued after falling through the ice on Prince Reservoir #2 in Erie. It was a team effort between Mountain View Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and a rancher. 

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Mountain View Fire Rescue

The cow fell through the ice and she was pulled out. The animal will be monitored for a few days to make sure that she's okay.

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Mountain View Fire Rescue

Authorities said even with these cold temperatures, ice-covered ponds can be unstable. They said this situation serves as a reminder to stay off frozen surfaces even if you believe it is solid enough to hold your weight. 

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