Fire crews from Selby, Snaith and Malton responded to reports of a cow in a river at Carlton, Selby.
The incident happened at 7:42pm last night (Friday 22 June)
Crews worked alongside specialist animal and water rescue units to attempt to bring the cow out of the river.
Unfortunately, these attempts were unsuccessful and the cow did not exit the river.
The cow was left in care of the farmer, who was happy that the cow was on safe ground.